These seven are the messengers of Anu[7] their king.

From place to place by turns they pass.

They are the dark storms in heaven, which into fire unite themselves.

They are the destructive tempests, which on a fine day sudden darkness cause.

With storms and meteors they rush.

Their rage ignites the thunderbolts of Im.[8]

From the right hand of the Thunderer they dart forth.

On the horizon of heaven like lightning they ...

Against high heaven, the dwelling-place of Anu the king, they plotted evil, and had none to withstand them.

When Bel heard this news, he communed secretly with his own heart.