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(1) On this day, the 14th day, the moon and sun looked at each other. This is its interpretation: (4) If on the 14th day the moon and sun (Break) (r 1) [If the moon and sun] are in opposition: the king of the land will widen his understanding. (r 3) I.e., (the moon) was seen on the 14(!)th day with the sun. (r 4) From Nadinu.
Religion & MythAstronomy & Mathematics
(1) If the moon and sun are in opposition: there will be truth in the land; the son will speak the truth with his father. (5) If the moon and sun are in balance: [the king of the land will wi]den his understanding. (7) — The moon and sun will be seen together on the 14th day. (r 1) If Jupiter has awesome radiance: the weapons of the king of Akkad will prevail over the weapons of his enemy. — Regulus stands either to the right or to the left of Jupiter. (r 6) Now it stands to the left of Jupiter for three fingers. (r 9) From Rimutu.