From da23297ab3c16f2db2c32245af16c107c0654cdb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew Belcher Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 15:42:22 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update 'bible/other/tyre.md' --- bible/other/tyre.md | 13 +++++++------ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/bible/other/tyre.md b/bible/other/tyre.md index 529726e3..f5b37154 100644 --- a/bible/other/tyre.md +++ b/bible/other/tyre.md @@ -2,13 +2,14 @@ ## Facts: ## -Tyre was an ancient Canaanite city located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, in a region that is now part of the modern-day country of Lebanon. Its people were called "Tyrians." +Tyre was an ancient Canaanite city located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in a region that is now part of the modern-day country of Lebanon. Its people were called "Tyrians." + +* Part of the city was located on an island in the sea, about one kilometer from the mainland. +* Because of its location and its valuable natural resources, such as cedar trees, Tyre had a prosperous trading industry and was very wealthy. +* King Hiram of Tyre sent wood from cedar trees and skilled laborers to help build a palace for King David. +* Years later, Hiram also sent King Solomon wood and skilled laborers to help build the temple. Solomon paid him with large amounts of wheat and olive oil. +* Tyre was often associated with the nearby ancient city of Sidon. These were the most important cities of the region of Canaan called Phoenicia. -* Part of the city was also located on an island in the sea, about one kilometer from the coast. -* Because of its location and valuable natural resources such as cedar trees, Tyre had a prosperous trading industry and was very wealthy. -* King Hiram of Tyre sent wood from cedar trees and skilled laborers for building a palace for King David. -* Years later, Hiram also gave King Solomon wood and skilled laborers for building the temple. Solomon paid him with large amounts of wheat and olive oil. -* Tyre was often associated with the nearby ancient city of Sidon. These were the most important cities of the region of Canaan called Phoenicia. (Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))