Figs in the Bible

Figs in the Bible include references to both the tree and its fruit in the Tanakh and the New Testament, which are sometimes symbolic.

In response, the Assyrian commander attempted to sway the army of Jerusalem by offering deserters each his own vine and fig tree.

[9] The parable of the budding fig tree is found in Matthew 24,[10] Mark 13,[11] Luke 21[12] as part of the Olivet Discourse.

On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there.

He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts.

The chief priests and the teachers of the law heard this and began looking for a way to kill him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.

"A parallel is found in Matthew 21, but the fig tree withers immediately and is noticed at that time by the disciples.