di'-et ('aruchah, "prescribed"): A daily allowance or portion of food, as that given by King Evil-merodach to Jehoiachin, king of Judah (Jer 52:34 the King James Version; compare 2 Ki 25:30).
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'DIET'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.