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Show Honey in Jewish History. The numerous references to hontr in the Bible are due to its being i common sweetener of the people and to this day the Jews, who are fi:; old crusty conservatives, use honey i-cooking i-cooking where other people use sua' Still, It had a certain distinction, nc' was used as the symbol of fruitful and plenty. When Jeroboam's wished to propitiate the prophet ?'!" took him ten loaves, two cakes anJ s cruse of honey. When Jesus ri-Jf peered to his disciples they tested u;; reality by giving him a piece of broils fish and some honeycomb to eat. for John the Bnptist, it is known to a'-that a'-that his common food consisted c: locusts and wild honey. |