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(Beginning destroyed) (1) [If the moon and sun] are in opposition: the king [of the land will widen his understanding ...]. (2) I.e., on the 14th day the moon is seen [with the sun]. (4) [If a sun disk stands] above the moon, vari[ant: below the moon]: the foundation of the throne of the land's [king will be stable; the king of the land] will stand in his truth. (7) — On the 14th day [the sun stands] with the moon. (8) [If the sun] stands in the halo of the moon: [in all lands they will speak the truth, and the son [will speak the truth] with his father. (Break) (r 1) Kislev (IX), 14th day, ye…
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