Tyre rejoices over Jerusalem’s fall, expecting to profit from the loss of a commercial rival. Yahweh answers that many nations will come against Tyre like successive waves. Nebuchadnezzar leads the first great assault; the historical notes also connect the debris imagery with Alexander’s later causeway.
Tyre rejoices; many nations come (Ezekiel 26:1–6)
Tyre says Jerusalem is broken and expects its own trade to be replenished. Yahweh declares that He is against Tyre. Walls and towers fall, dust is scraped away, and the city becomes like bare rock and a place for spreading nets.
Nebuchadnezzar, the first great wave (Ezekiel 26:7–13)
Yahweh brings Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, with siege works, horses, chariots and armies. Tyre’s wealth and merchandise are spoiled, and its houses and walls are destroyed. Stones, timber and dust are laid in the midst of the water. Mansfield relates this imagery to the later use of old-city debris in Alexander’s causeway.
KJV continuity beyond the photographed HPB column (Ezekiel 26:14–21)
The KJV continuation describes Tyre as like the top of a rock and a place for nets; maritime princes lament, and the ancient city is brought down. These verses complete the chapter, but the photographed HPB page does not preserve their printed column. They are included here for chapter continuity and are not attributed as transcribed Mansfield annotations.
HPB historical study
Mansfield’s adjoining historical study cites testimony about Nebuchadnezzar’s prolonged siege, then traces Alexander’s attack on the island stronghold and the causeway built from mainland debris. Tyre’s maritime and commercial strength could not protect it from the judgment pronounced by Yahweh.
The chapter’s message
Tyre is judged for rejoicing over Jerusalem’s calamity. The prophecy unfolds through successive historical waves, and commercial power cannot shield a city opposed by Yahweh.