יחזקאל, פרק כ״ו, פסוק ה׳

A dramatic prophecy foretells the absolute reversal of fortune for a bustling, fortified island city. Tyre, once a thriving center filled with wealthy merchants, is destined to be completely destroyed and reduced to a barren, exposed rock. Instead of hosting international commerce, the ruins will serve only the most basic of physical labors. The area will become a flat surface dedicated entirely to the spreading and drying of fishing nets [רש"י, מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Only fishermen will remain, utilizing the bare stone to maintain their equipment. The rock itself will remain uniquely dry and suited for this exact purpose; even if the ocean waves wash over the surface, the waters will naturally recede, leaving the stone perfectly dry for the fishermen's nets [רד"ק].

The city's geographical position as an island surrounded by the sea once served as the source of its immense power and security. Ironically, after its destruction, this very location will make it an ideal and accessible spot for the daily work of fishermen [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The certainty of this total ruin is absolute because it rests upon a divine decree. Since God has spoken the outcome, He holds the ultimate power to fulfill it. No earthly defense will be able to delay the enemy from breaching the city and sealing its fate [מצודת דוד, מלבי"ם].

Before the city is entirely wiped away, the heavily fortified stronghold will be conquered and thoroughly looted by invading nations [רד"ק, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. This widespread plundering will occur during the initial stages of the city's collapse. Each invader will take their share of the spoils just before the final, overwhelming wave of destruction arrives to erase the city completely [מלבי"ם].