# dung, manure #

## Definition: ##

The term "dung" refers to human or animal solid waste, and is also called feces or excrement. When used as fertilizer for enriching the soil, it is called "manure."

* These terms can also be used figuratively to refer to something that is worthless or not important.
* Dried animal dung is often used for fuel.
* The expression "be like dung on the face of the earth" could be translated as, "be scattered like worthless dung over the land."
* The "Dung Gate" in the South Wall of Jerusalem was probably the gate where garbage and trash were taken out of the city.

(See also: [gate](../kt/gate.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 14:9-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/14/09)
* [2 Kings 06:24-26](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ki/06/24)
* [Isaiah 25:9-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/25/09)
* [Jeremiah 08:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/08/01)