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Flagon

Holman Bible Dictionary

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A large, two-handled jar for storing wine (Isaiah 22:24 KJV; Exodus 25:29; Exodus 37:16; REB, NRSV). The Hebrew term ashishah translated as flagon by the KJV ( 2 Samuel 6:19; 1 Chronicles 16:3; Song of Song of Solomon 2:5; Hosea 3:1 ) refers to a cake of raisins, often used as offerings to idols.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Flagon'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​f/flagon.html. 1991.
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