Cabins

Only in Jer. 37:16 (R.V., “cells”), arched vaults or recesses off a passage or room; cells for the closer confinement of prisoners.

CAB'INS, Jer 37:16, or CELLS, were probably niches or apartments within the dungeon, for the separate confinement of prisoners. The idea conveyed is, that the prophet suffered the most severe and loathsome imprisonment.

CAB'INS, Jer 37:16, or CELLS, were probably niches or apartments within the dungeon, for the separate confinement of prisoners. The idea conveyed is, that the prophet suffered the most severe and loathsome imprisonment. CA'BUL i. 1 . A place in Asher, Josh 19:27; now Kabul, 10 miles south-east of Accho.
2. A name of the land containing 20 cities given by Solomon to Hiram, 1 Kgs 9:10-13, in a region of Galilee east of Accho. The word has no special meaning in Hebrew.