Texts · 26 · Prophet and Priest

'Ishtar of Arbela: fear not!'

An Assyrian oracle has the goddess promise Esarhaddon that his enemies will roll before his feet like ripe apples.

Prophecy for the king alone.

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Most oracles in Esarhaddon's collection offer peace and reassurance to the king.

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 413

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