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(1) [If] Scorpius comes close to the front of the moon and stands there: the reign of the king will become long; an enemy will attack, but his fall will take place. (r 1) Aššur, Šamaš, and Marduk have granted to the king my lord a stable throne forever, for long days. (r 6) From Nabû-iqbi.
Religion & MythAstronomy & Mathematics
(1) If a sun disk stands above the moon, variant: below the moon: the foundation of the king's throne will become stable. (4) If a sun disk stands in the position of the moon: there will be truth in the land. (r 1) From Nabû-iqbi.