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.
Easton's Bible Dictionary was written by Matthew George Easton, who lived from 1823-1894. This Scottish Presbyterian's other significant literary achievements were his English translations of two of Franz Delitzsch's commentaries. The nearly 4,000 entries cover material from Aaron to Zuzims!Wikipedia
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