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An oath to report prophecies

Assyrian officials swore to report any evil word against the crown prince heard from a prophet, ecstatic, or anyone at all.

Surveillance of speech.

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Esarhaddon's succession was plagued by turmoil, and he claimed prophecies and dreams confirmed the gods' support.

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 409

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