—Hymn to Ishtar No. 5.

There are three references to the throne:

Thou placest on the glittering heavens thy throne.

—Hymn to Sin No. 2.

When he sits upon the great throne of the holy chamber,

On the festal day when he takes his seat in joy, raising himself in brilliancy.

—Hymn to Ninib No. 4.

Amid shouts of joy as king ascendest thou.

—Hymn to Sin No. 3.

Twice the sceptre is referred to: