It is significant that the Greek version of the Old Testament (the Septuagint) used the word 'daimonion' for "idol" in Dt. 32:17 and Ps. 106:37; this is the word translated "demon" in the New Testament. Psalm 106:36-39 describes the errors of Israel and likens the idols of Canaan to demons:-
Ni muhimu kujua kuwa tafsiri ya kiyunani ya Agano la Kale (Septuagint) neno lililotumika ni 'daimonion’ kwa maana ya'Sanamu’ katika K/torat. 32: 17 na Zab. 106: 37 hili ndilo neno lililotafsiriwa'pepo’ katika Agano Jipya. Zaburi 106: 36 -39 yaelezea makosa ya Israeli na kulinganisha sanamu za Kanaani na mashetani: -