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Isaiah 23:8
ESV Who has purposed this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose merchants were princes, whose traders were the honored of the earth?
NIV Who planned this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose merchants are princes, whose traders are renowned in the earth?
NASB Who has planned this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, Whose merchants were princes, whose traders were the honored of the earth?
CSB Who planned this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose traders are princes, whose merchants are the honored ones of the earth?
NLT Who has brought this disaster on Tyre, that great creator of kingdoms? Her traders were all princes, her merchants were nobles.
KJV Who hath taken this counsel against Tyre, the crowning city, whose merchants are princes, whose traffickers are the honourable of the earth?
NKJV Who has taken this counsel against Tyre, the crowning city, Whose merchants are princes, Whose traders are the honorable of the earth?

What does Isaiah 23:8 mean?

The prophet Isaiah presents a question to all who will mourn the loss of the city, ships, and people of Tyre: Who did this (Isaiah 23:1–6)? Who caused this destruction? Whose fault is it? Who can we blame? Those impacted by the loss describe Tyre in glowing terms. The wealthy traders were as rich and powerful as royalty, honored everywhere they went. Tyre's ships were a welcome sight on the horizon, bringing goods and great wealth in exchange for local products.

Who would want to destroy this prosperous city? The simplest answer would be to name the king or warrior who finally brought Tyre down. The Assyrians had some success against Tyre during the time of their empire. Yet it was Alexander the Great and his army in 332 BC who finally succeeded in wiping out the well-defended city.

However, credit will not be given to either of these nations. At best, they are only the tools used for the destruction of Tyre. Isaiah will reveal that the Lord God of Israel has "purposed" this: it is His will and His plan (Isaiah 23:9).
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