What are the…
Gammadim

Hebrew: גַּמָּד —transliteration: Gammadim —meaning: men of valor; the proper name of brave warrior defenders of Tyre

This is the proper name of a class of men who were defenders of the towers of Tyre, a reknowned Phoenician city-state.

The sons of Arvad and your military force were on your walls, all around, and the Gammadim were in your towers. They hung their small shields on your walls all around; they perfected your beauty. —Ezekiel 27:11 LSB

More information

• Phoenicia
• Tyre
• About armies in the Bible
• About war in the Bible