Who was Tyrus?

King of Tyre

The story of Tyrus

Tyrus - King
Tyrus - King
King

Tyrus was a biblical figure who is best known for his role in the Old Testament. He was the son of Japheth and the grandson of Noah. He was the founder of the city of Tyre, which was located in modern-day Lebanon. He was a powerful ruler and a great builder, and he was known for his wealth and power. He was also known for his wisdom and cunning. Tyrus was a great leader and a powerful ruler. He was a great builder and was known for his wealth and power. He was also known for his wisdom and cunning. He was a great negotiator and was able to make deals with other nations. He was also known for his loyalty to his people and his willingness to protect them. Tyrus was a great leader and a powerful ruler. He was a great builder and was known for his wealth and power. He was also known for his wisdom and cunning. He was a great negotiator and was able to make deals with other nations. He was also known for his loyalty to his people and his willingness to protect them. He is best known for his role in the Old Testament, where he is mentioned in the books of Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah. He is also mentioned in the New Testament, where he is referred to as a great prince of the sea. He is remembered for his great wealth and power, and for his loyalty to his people.

Name meaning

Tyre - Meaning: Rock, strength

Name origin

Phoenician

Role

King

First mention

Jeremiah 25:22

Appearances in the Bible

20 mentions

Tyrus in the Bible

Explore all 10 chapters where Tyrus appears

Hosea

Chapter 9

Israel's Exile

God announces Israel's exile as punishment for their sins and unfaithfulness.

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Amos

Chapter 1

The Message to the Nations

God sends Amos to prophesy against the nations, including Israel, for their sins of oppression, injustice, and idolatry.

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Zechariah

Chapter 9

A Prophecy of the Coming Messiah

Zechariah prophesies of the coming of the Messiah, the King of Israel, who will save and deliver His people.

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Jeremiah

Chapter 25

God's Judgment on Judah and the Nations

In Jeremiah 25, God pronounces judgment on Judah and the surrounding nations for their sins and unfaithfulness. Jeremiah...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 27

Submitting to the Babylonian Empire

In Jeremiah 27, God instructs Jeremiah to make a yoke and put it on his neck as a symbol of submission to the Babylonian...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 47

The Fall of Philistia

Jeremiah prophesies the downfall of the Philistines, traditional foes of Israel. The chapter depicts the Philistines as ...

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Ezekiel

Chapter 26

God's Judgment against Tyre

In Ezekiel chapter 26, God reveals His judgment against the city of Tyre for its pride, arrogance, and cruelty towards H...

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Ezekiel

Chapter 27

The Lament for Tyre

In Ezekiel chapter 27, the prophet laments the fall of the great city of Tyre, a major trading hub of the ancient world....

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Ezekiel

Chapter 28

A Prophecy Against the King of Tyre

In Ezekiel 28, the prophet delivers a message from God to the king of Tyre, condemning his pride and arrogance. The king...

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Ezekiel

Chapter 29

God's Judgment on Egypt

In Ezekiel 29, God prophesies through the prophet Ezekiel about the impending destruction of Egypt due to their arroganc...

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