Ninib King son of Bel, who of himself is exalted.
—Hymn to Ninib No. 7.
Thou placest on the glittering heavens thy throne.
—Hymn to Sin No. 2.
There are two statements related to the quality of the kingly rule:
Father Nannar, whose kingship is perfect.
—Hymn to Sin No. 5.
King of kings, exalted, whose decrees none rival.
—Hymn to Sin No. 5.
“King of kings” occurs only here in the Assyrian hymns. It is a title that would come naturally into use, where city kings were compelled to pay homage to royal founders of empires.