Dove Droppings
Dove Droppings
Dove Droppings Dove Dung. A bulbous plant which was edible after being boiled or roasted. Dove’s dung was mentioned as food eaten during the siege of Samaria ( 2Ki 6:25). Some believe this was excrement from pigeons and doves, while others interpret it as an edible plant (seed pods, NIV; locust-beans, NEB).
Dove dung was also referred to as the Star of Bethlehem. Syrians are known to have used this plant as food. Also see Locust.