cab

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

A Jewish dry measure, about a quart (2 Kings 6:25).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Transliteration:
qab
Phonic:
kab
Meaning:
from 6895; a hollow, i.e. vessel used as a (dry) measure
KJV Usage:
cab

From Manners and Customs of the Bible:

2 Kings 6:25. The fourth part of a cab of dove’s dung for five pieces of silver.
The cab was a dry measure holding nearly two quarts.

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