Tyre
Ancient Phoenician trading city; Ezekiel prophesied its destruction; Jesus visited.
First mentioned in the Bible
Then Jesus replied to her: “O woman, great is your faith; let it happen to you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed from that hour on.— Matthew 15:28
Background
Tyre was the most prosperous Phoenician port city. Solomon obtained cedar and craftsmen from King Hiram. Ezekiel prophesied Tyre's destruction due to pride. Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and healed the Canaanite woman's daughter, praising her great faith.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
Then Jesus replied to her: “O woman, great is your faith; let it happen to you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed from that hour on.— Matthew 15:28Explore Tyre on the interactive map →
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