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Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Empty cisterns were sometimes used as prisons ( Jeremiah 38:6; Lamentations 3:53; Psalm 40:2; 69:15 ). The "pit" into which Joseph was cast (Genesis 37:24 ) was a Beer or dry well. There are numerous remains of ancient cisterns in all parts of Palestine.
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Cistern'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​c/cistern.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Cistern'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​c/cistern.html. 1897.