Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A utensil; a flask or cup for holding water (1 Sam. 26:11, 12, 16; 1 Kings 19:6) or oil (1 Kings 17:12, 14, 16). In 1 Kings 14:3 the word there so rendered means properly a bottle, as in Jer. 19:1, 10, or pitcher. In 2 Kings 2:20, a platter or flat metal saucer is intended. , “dish”).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
a small vessel for holding water, such as was carried by Saul when on his night expedition after David, (1 Samuel 26:11,12,16) and by Elijah.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
CRUSE. 1 Kgs 17:12. A small vessel for liquids, used by the Jews.
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