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(1) The m[oon] will complete [the day] on the ev[ening] of the beginning of the year: it is favorable fo[r the king] my lord. (4) Concerning Mercury, about which the king my lord wrote to me: yesterday Issar-šumu-ereš had an argument with Nabû-ahhe-eriba in the palace. Later, at night, they went and all made observations; they saw (it) and were satisfied. (r 4) From B[a]lasî.
Religion & MythAstronomy & Mathematics
(1) [If J]upiter [becomes visible] in Tammuz (IV): [the land will dwell] in quiet. (3) [If] Jupiter [rises] in the path [of the Enlil stars]: the king of Akkad will become strong and [have no rival]. (5) If Jupiter [passes] to the back [of Gemini]: in Elam [...] will be abandoned and plagu[e will devour]. (8) Jupiter [is visible behind Gemini]. Now, I wrote to the king my lord as soon as I observed [its sign]. (r 2) Later, once (Jupiter) has moved on and approached Cancer, I shall copy another report and let the king my lord hear (it).
Religion & MythAstronomy & Mathematics