All who handle the oars will abandon their ships. The sailors and all the captains of the sea will stand on the shore.
We have seen Tyre flourishing; here we have Tyre falling, and great is the fall of it, so much the greater for its having made such a figure in the world. Note, The most mighty and magnificent kingdoms and states, sooner or later, have their day to come down. They have their period; and, when they are in their zenith, they will begin to decline.
Commenting on Ezekiel 27:26-36
And shall cause their voice to be heard against thee,.... The rulers and governors of the city, for having taken a false step in provoking the enemy, and then holding out the siege no longer, as it was thought they might and would: or rather "over thee", or, "for thee" (h); mourning over the city, and lamenting its sad case; see Rev 18:9, and shall...
So on the downfall of spiritual Babylon (Rev 18:17, &c.). shall stand upon . . . land--being cast out of their ships in which heretofore they prided themselves.