Biblical Hebrew Forum

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In a message dated 4/11/2000 4:03:33 PM Central Standard Time, fno AT pt.lu 
writes:

<< ..and we should not forget the double vase supported by a pair of wrestlers
 found at Tell Agrab (OIP 60, pl. 56??)
 
  >>


This is not strictly wrestling, but I cannot help thinking of 2 Sam 2.12-17 
in this connection.  The term &xq would lead one to expect that this was some 
kind of entertainment/sport/contest known at the time.  Any insight?


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