Iraq 62, 048 JRL 1053 [commentary]

(1) “I am Asalluḫi, he who was created by himself I am” (= Marduk’s Address l. 47). (To be interpreted) as follows: he is called Anšar (on account of) the month Ulūlu (VI).

(3) “I am Asalluḫi, he who is not mentioned at the place of blasphemy (šillatu) I am” (= Marduk’s Address l. 45). On account of the tablet (kamme) that Marduk has created, the scholar does not pierce it (lā isallit) nor puncture it. (To be interpreted) as follows: Marduk is the binder (kāmû) of his parents and brothers.

(6) From: “Incantation: Be released, evil!” (= Marduk’s Address).

(7) (Sumerian) kibi gurgur kibi igalgal, (Akkadian) “with it (sc. ‘death’) they are fat, with it they are big” (= Muššuʾu VI 5). It is said ... bound.

(10) From: “Incantation: Evil Death!” (= Muššuʾu VI).

(11) “When I enter the house, Šamaš is in front of me and Sîn is behind me” (Udugḫul III 142 und 144). (To be interpreted) as follows: When my face is directed towards the rising sun, the following (applies): Šamaš is in front of me, Sîn is behind me.

(14) “Nergal is to my right, Ninurta is to my left” (Udugḫul III 146 und 148). In my mouth ...

(16) From: “Incantation: Be released, evil!” (= Marduk’s Address).

(17) “Questioning” of Kiṣir-Nabû.