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Dove’s dung

Agriculture & Daily Life • Old Testament
Dove’s dung was a scarce and expensive substance mentioned during the famine of Samaria’s siege. The expression may be literal, though some interpret it as the name of a cheap plant or seed used as food.
Biblical Usage
In 2 Kings 6:25, dove’s dung is listed as an expensive commodity during the famine caused by the siege of Samaria.
Scripture References
2 Kings 6:25 2 Kings 18:27 Isaiah 36:12