—Hymn to Nusku No. 12.
Nusku, mighty warrior god, who burns up the evil doer,
Who introduces law and insight, administrator.
—Hymn to Nusku No. 2.
The wicked and the violent man thou correctest, proclaimest their condemnation.
—Hymn to Ishtar No. 3.
Yahwe also exercised judgeship. The idea of kingship surely involves that of judgeship with it. And as king it is said of Yahwe:
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
—Psalm 97:2.
A strong one has become king,