Revelation 18:11-13

The merchants, or wholesalers, also weep over the death of the harlot for a selfish reason, there is no one left to buy. Purpole and scarlet were the colors of royalty and the wealthy. It will be remembered that the harlot wore these colors. (Revelation 17:4) Silk came from the Far East, so the trade of the wicked city was far-reaching. Hailey says, "Thyine wood was an aromatic wood of beautiful texture, imported from North Africa and prized for its aroma and as a resource for making fine furniture." Hendriksen tells that it was also used as incense. Wine, oil and fine flour would be used by the wealthy in their feasts. Hendriksen also writes, "These wicked people trade in bodies and souls of slaves as if they constituted mere articles of merchandise."