Note 2009 — I.—PHÆNOGAMOUS OR FLOWERING PLANTS. (continued 16)
Reading edition
See in particular 1 Sam. xxv. 18 and 1 Chron. xii. 40; where we read of large supplies of dried figs being provided for the use of fighting men. Also Num. xx. 5; Jer. xxiv. 2; 2 Reg. xx. 7.