Archæology and the Bible

by George A. Barton

138. For Marduk, their deliverer, they decreed the fate.

Tablet IV

1. They prepared for him a princely chamber:

2. In the presence of his fathers for sovereignty he became mighty. [They said:]

3. “Thou art most honored among the great gods,

4. Thy destiny is without rival, thy command is Anu’s!

5. O Marduk, thou art most honored among the great gods,

6. Thy destiny is without rival, thy command is Anu’s!

7. From today without opposition shall be thy command;

8. To exalt and to abase is verily in thy power;