Koningsinscriptie gewijd aan Samsuïluna’s res gestae: de menselijke geschiedenis als functie van de beschikkingen der goden [Si.C]

Abstract

Dutch literary prose translation of Samsu-iluna's cylinder text C [Akkadian edition], commemorating military and building events that took place from the 20th through the 24th year of this king's reign [1749-1711 B.C.]. The account of Samsu-iluna's res gestae culminates in recording how he managed to rebuild the city wall of the venerable Kish, so as to procure its gods with a homestead befitting their majesties. Not for a moment the pious king fails to heed the will of the gods, who in their heavenly assembly had ordained the whole thing in the first place, and who guide him successfully in whatever he attempts. The inscription concludes by praying that the gods may grant the king a long and healthy life in return.