Ishme-Dagan Quotes From Texts

Ishme-Dagan = Enlil’s descendant-king of Isin

Ishme-Dagan As Enlil’s Descendant:

“The throne of Enlil is not to be removed from there. I, Icme-Dagan****, son of Dagan****, stood the throne for Enlil my master …”

“Enlil, king of the foreign lands, chose me, Icme-Dagan****, son of Dagan, by extispicy. He looked upon me joyfully in E-kur, and spoke well of me to Sumer …”

“Icme-Dagan****, son of Enlil! …”

“Let Icme-Dagan****, son of Enlil on the king’s pedestal, …”