What was the grain of Shihor and the harvest of the Nile, and what is being described in this verse?
This verse describes Tyre’s former glory and importance. Shihor may refer to a branch of the Nile, or the name may be a synonym for the Nile, in which case the verse simply has two parallel phrases to describe that which the Nile produces. Grain grew in abundance next to the Nile but was scarce in Phoenicia and was important produce with which Tyre could trade to increase their wealth.
3 A travers les vastes eaux, le blé du Nil, La moisson du fleuve, était pour elle un revenu; Elle était le marché des nations.