he turn: He subdued most of the maritime places and isles of the Mediterranean; but, being driven from Europe by the Roman consuls, he took refuge in Antioch; and, in order to raise the tribute they impressed upon him, he attempted to rob the temple of Elymais, and was there slain.
the isles: Gen 10:4-5; Jer 2:10, Jer 31:10; Eze 27:6; Zep 2:11