Dine
(Gen. 43:16). It was the custom in Egypt to dine at noon. But it
is probable that the Egyptians took their principal meal in the
evening, as was the general custom in the East (Luke 14:12).
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Dine' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.