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(1) If on the 15th day the moon and [sun] are seen together: a strong enemy will raise his [weapons] against the land; [the shrine]s of the [great] god[s will be torn down]. (Break) (r 1) attack of a ruling city. — On the 15th day one god is seen with the other. (r 3) From Rašil the older, servant of the king.
Religion & MythAstronomy & Mathematics
(1) [If the moon is surrounded by a halo, and Ju]piter stands in it: [the king of Akkad] will be shut up. (3) [If the moon is surrounded by a halo, and Šulpa]e stands in it: [the king] of the Westland [will exercise world dominion], and will bring about [a defeat of his enemy's land ......] ... [...] will take [...]. (r 3) [From Raš]il the older, servant of the king.