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What does Zechariah 9:2 mean?

"and Hamath, also, which borders on it; Tyre and Sidon, because they are very wise."

— Zechariah 9:2 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

1

A revelation. Yahweh’s word is against the land of Hadrach, and will rest upon Damascus; for the eye of man and of all the tribes of Israel is toward Yahweh;

2

and Hamath, also, which borders on it; Tyre and Sidon, because they are very wise.

3

Tyre built herself a stronghold, and heaped up silver like the dust, and fine gold like the mire of the streets.

4

Behold, the Lord will dispossess her, and he will strike her power in the sea; and she will be devoured with fire.

5

Ashkelon will see it, and fear; Gaza also, and will writhe in agony; as will Ekron, for her expectation will be disappointed; and the king will perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon will not be inhabited.

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