15. They have separated themselves; at the side of Tiâmat they go;
16. They rage, they plan; they rest not day or night.”
(Lines 17-48 continue the literal repetition of lines 109-142 of the first tablet which was begun in lines 15, 16. After this the narrative continues:)
49. [When Anshar heard how Tiâmat] was greatly in disorder,
50. [He smote his breast], he bit his lip,
51. [His mind was disturbed], his heart was not at rest,
52. ................................ his cry was wrung from him.
53. [Away Ea, my son, go forth to] battle!
54. ............................ my work (?) thou shalt establish!
55. [Mummu and] Apsu thou hast already struck down.