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(1) If the moon at its appearance stands in a stable position: waiting for rain. (3) If (the moon) wears a crown of a dark day: the moon will smite the enemy. (5) A dark day (means) cloudy day, a dark day (means) [...] day, [it says] in [a commentary]. (8) If the moon [......]. (Break) (r 1) If [there is fog] in the land [continually]: the dynasty of the land will rule the world. (r 3) From Ašaredu the older, servant of the king.
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(Beginning destroyed) (1) If the moon in Shebat (XI) on the 14th or 15th day is not seen together with the sun: a massive flood will come and will make the harvest small. (4) The wisest, merciful Bel, the warrior Marduk, became angry at night, but relented in the morning. You, o king of the world, are an image of Marduk; when you were angry with your servants, we suffered the anger of the king our lord; and we saw the reconciliation of the king. (r 7) Why my relatives [......]. (Break) (e. 1) From Ašare[du] the older, [servant of the king].
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