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Bible Note: Hi, Val... I'd be loathe to imagine an error in the autograph -- especially since the OT manuscripts are particularly so solid. Translation is always difficult because of the difference in time and culture. Idol is probably as good a word as any. Perhaps figure, image, or talisman might work. I suppose the closest analogy in our own culture might be similar to the Roman Catholic practice of placing a Saint Christopher figure on automobile dashboards. They probably both worked just as well, too! :-) Assuming that they were talismans of some sort, then here is a thought: Given Michal's upbringing, and given that she was a woman with strong personal opinions (trying to be polite here), I'd say it was likely that David was unaware of her possession of such images. On the other hand: I just gave one of the Rabbis a call (at my local Aish HaTorah). He was confident that what Michal used was a decorative statue. Apparently, in some of the wealthier homes, wives would keep a statue of their husbands. The purpose was the same as is our practice today of having photographs of our spouses. I'm uncertain of the accuracy of either of these views. Perhaps, if nothing else, they provide you with further food for thought. :-) In Him, Doc |