Ibbi-Suen

Say to Ibbi- Suen , my lord: this is what Išbi- Erra , your servant, says:

Letter from Išbi-Erra to Ibbi-Suen about the purchase of grain (c.3.1.17) ·c.3.1.17 ·1 ·machine translation (etcsl)

Say to Išbi- Erra : this is what your lord (?), Ibbi- Suen , says:

Letter from Ibbi-Suen to Išbi-Erra about his bad conduct (c.3.1.18) ·c.3.1.18 ·2 ·machine translation (etcsl)

Lord whose divine powers cannot be dispersed, who emits an awe-inspiring radiance, great crown! Youthful Suen , light elevated by Enlil to shine forth in the firmament, wide-spreading majestic light, floating over the deep (?), born of Ninlil , god whose appearance is ……, …… in the assembly of the lands! The moonlight ……, my Ibbi- Suen , ……. His princely divine powers embrace the heavens; his …… is splendid, reaching the earth. Ašimbabbar ……, my Ibbi- Suen , to be canal inspector in the Land among the widespread people. Nanna has made the righteous crown shine forth radiantly. Ašimbabbar has …… you the sceptre ……. My Ibbi- Suen , among the widespread people …….

A tigi to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen A) (c.2.4.5.1) ·c.2.4.5.1 ·5 ·machine translation (etcsl)

Mighty (?) one of the dais, …… good seed ……, my Ibbi- Suen , …… from holy An , lord who sanctifies the divine powers, who purifies the divine powers, who makes brilliant the purification rites, ……, with shining horns, the light of heaven, youthful Suen ……, great ……, ……. Wide-armed Nibru , …… in his holy heart by Nanna , beneficent prince over the full extent of heaven and earth, …… moonlight ……, manifest bull, as august as Enlil , …… 2 lines broken unknown no. of lines missing

A hymn to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen E) (c.2.4.5.5) ·c.2.4.5.5 ·11 ·machine translation (etcsl)

Lord whose divine powers cannot be dispersed, who emits an awe-inspiring radiance, great crown! Youthful Suen , light elevated by Enlil to shine forth in the firmament, wide-spreading majestic light, floating over the deep (?), born of Ninlil , god whose appearance is ……, …… in the assembly of the lands! The moonlight ……, my Ibbi- Suen , ……. His princely divine powers embrace the heavens; his …… is splendid, reaching the earth. Ašimbabbar ……, my Ibbi- Suen , to be canal inspector in the Land among the widespread people. Nanna has made the righteous crown shine forth radiantly. Ašimbabbar has …… you the sceptre ……. My Ibbi- Suen , among the widespread people …….

A tigi to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen A) (c.2.4.5.1) ·c.2.4.5.1 ·12 ·machine translation (etcsl)

…… of heaven and earth, renewing his light, …… just prince who comes forth, Suen , whom the Great Mountain engendered to be a princely lord, 1 line fragmentary He is forceful, he is the king of heaven and earth! Lord Ašimbabbar , renewing his light! Suen , renewing his light! ……, renewing his light! The god of light, renewing his light! He is forceful, he is the king of heaven and earth! He …… in the pure sky, he shines forth towards the earth. On the basis of the decisions of great An , he gives important advice. He brings forth all the divine powers, to keep …… in good order. Youth elevated to be prince, my Ibbi- Suen ! He calls him to a long and prosperous reign.

An adab to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen C) (c.2.4.5.3) ·c.2.4.5.3 ·14 ·machine translation (etcsl)

Lord Ašimbabbar shines forth towards the earth. On the basis of the decisions of great An , he gives important advice. He brings forth all the divine powers, to keep …… in good order. Youth elevated to be prince, my Ibbi- Suen , whom he calls to a long prosperous reign! He comes forth majestically as far as the highlands and the outer limits of the mountains; their holy divine powers are pure, and he has perfected the divine plans. He directs his far-seeing gaze over everything in all its complexity. He has a perfect crown and divine powers of eternal days; his command cannot be overthrown. He prolongs the life of my Ibbi- Suen . Lord Ašimbabbar comes forth majestically. Their holy divine powers are pure, and he has perfected the divine plans. He directs his far-seeing gaze over everything in all its complexity. He has a perfect crown and divine powers of eternal days; his command cannot be overthrown. He prolongs the life of my Ibbi- Suen . The lord, the light of heaven and earth, ……. He is the ornament of the heights (?) of the firmament. 1 line unclear He has …… all its divine powers ……. My Ibbi- Suen ……. Lord Ašimbabbar is its crown ……. …… of the heights (?) of the firmament. 1 line unclear …… all its divine powers …… My Ibbi- Suen …….

An adab to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen C) (c.2.4.5.3) ·c.2.4.5.3 ·19 ·machine translation (etcsl)

In the corners of heaven and earth, in the beautiful land …… beneath his feet, Nanna has …… his divine powers in all lands; he has …… widely in heaven and earth. An …… Ašimbabbar ……. Nanna has …… him in his youthfulness; he has …… the divine powers of his lifetime forever. May he …… my Ibbi- Suen . Nanna's command is a great …… which cannot be dispersed. Ibbi- Suen has grasped his august hand; he has acted truthfully for him, and so is named with a good name.

A tigi to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen A) (c.2.4.5.1) ·c.2.4.5.1 ·19 ·machine translation (etcsl)

In the corners of heaven and earth, in the beautiful land …… beneath his feet, Nanna has …… his divine powers in all lands; he has …… widely in heaven and earth. An …… Ašimbabbar ……. Nanna has …… him in his youthfulness; he has …… the divine powers of his lifetime forever. May he …… my Ibbi- Suen . Nanna's command is a great …… which cannot be dispersed. Ibbi- Suen has grasped his august hand; he has acted truthfully for him, and so is named with a good name.

A tigi to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen A) (c.2.4.5.1) ·c.2.4.5.1 ·21 ·machine translation (etcsl)

The divine powers of the city which was responsible for the emergence of human seed cannot be altered, my Ibbi- Suen ! He has made its kingship shine forth; he prolongs life! He has strengthened for you the foundations of its great dais, and has made you take your seat proudly upon it. He has made the divine powers of its kingship come forth; great power emerges from there. Those august commands cannot ever be changed, my Ibbi- Suen ! You, Ašimbabbar , have caused respect for the king to shine forth throughout the whole of heaven and earth. For Nanna …… the just man chosen in the holy heart, my Ibbi- Suen , …… august …… shine forth like a god. Suen …… his command …… the E-kur ; An and Enlil , who determine the destiny of the land, the Great Mountain Enlil …… 1 line unclear approx. 7 lines missing

An ululumama to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen D) (c.2.4.5.4) ·c.2.4.5.4 ·21 ·machine translation (etcsl)

Lord Ašimbabbar shines forth towards the earth. On the basis of the decisions of great An , he gives important advice. He brings forth all the divine powers, to keep …… in good order. Youth elevated to be prince, my Ibbi- Suen , whom he calls to a long prosperous reign! He comes forth majestically as far as the highlands and the outer limits of the mountains; their holy divine powers are pure, and he has perfected the divine plans. He directs his far-seeing gaze over everything in all its complexity. He has a perfect crown and divine powers of eternal days; his command cannot be overthrown. He prolongs the life of my Ibbi- Suen . Lord Ašimbabbar comes forth majestically. Their holy divine powers are pure, and he has perfected the divine plans. He directs his far-seeing gaze over everything in all its complexity. He has a perfect crown and divine powers of eternal days; his command cannot be overthrown. He prolongs the life of my Ibbi- Suen . The lord, the light of heaven and earth, ……. He is the ornament of the heights (?) of the firmament. 1 line unclear He has …… all its divine powers ……. My Ibbi- Suen ……. Lord Ašimbabbar is its crown ……. …… of the heights (?) of the firmament. 1 line unclear …… all its divine powers …… My Ibbi- Suen …….

An adab to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen C) (c.2.4.5.3) ·c.2.4.5.3 ·25 ·machine translation (etcsl)

The divine powers of the city which was responsible for the emergence of human seed cannot be altered, my Ibbi- Suen ! He has made its kingship shine forth; he prolongs life! He has strengthened for you the foundations of its great dais, and has made you take your seat proudly upon it. He has made the divine powers of its kingship come forth; great power emerges from there. Those august commands cannot ever be changed, my Ibbi- Suen ! You, Ašimbabbar , have caused respect for the king to shine forth throughout the whole of heaven and earth. For Nanna …… the just man chosen in the holy heart, my Ibbi- Suen , …… august …… shine forth like a god. Suen …… his command …… the E-kur ; An and Enlil , who determine the destiny of the land, the Great Mountain Enlil …… 1 line unclear approx. 7 lines missing

An ululumama to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen D) (c.2.4.5.4) ·c.2.4.5.4 ·25 ·machine translation (etcsl)

The divine powers of the city which was responsible for the emergence of human seed cannot be altered, my Ibbi- Suen ! He has made its kingship shine forth; he prolongs life! He has strengthened for you the foundations of its great dais, and has made you take your seat proudly upon it. He has made the divine powers of its kingship come forth; great power emerges from there. Those august commands cannot ever be changed, my Ibbi- Suen ! You, Ašimbabbar , have caused respect for the king to shine forth throughout the whole of heaven and earth. For Nanna …… the just man chosen in the holy heart, my Ibbi- Suen , …… august …… shine forth like a god. Suen …… his command …… the E-kur ; An and Enlil , who determine the destiny of the land, the Great Mountain Enlil …… 1 line unclear approx. 7 lines missing

An ululumama to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen D) (c.2.4.5.4) ·c.2.4.5.4 ·28 ·machine translation (etcsl)

From the years of { Amar- Suena } {( 1 ms. has instead: ) Šu- Suen } until King Ibbi- Suen chose { En-am-gal-ana } {( 1. ms. has instead: ) En-me-gal-ana } by extispicy as the high priest of Inana of Unug , Ninlil came regularly to the Tummal .

The history of the Tummal (c.2.1.3) ·c.2.1.3 ·28 ·machine translation (etcsl)

Lord Ašimbabbar shines forth towards the earth. On the basis of the decisions of great An , he gives important advice. He brings forth all the divine powers, to keep …… in good order. Youth elevated to be prince, my Ibbi- Suen , whom he calls to a long prosperous reign! He comes forth majestically as far as the highlands and the outer limits of the mountains; their holy divine powers are pure, and he has perfected the divine plans. He directs his far-seeing gaze over everything in all its complexity. He has a perfect crown and divine powers of eternal days; his command cannot be overthrown. He prolongs the life of my Ibbi- Suen . Lord Ašimbabbar comes forth majestically. Their holy divine powers are pure, and he has perfected the divine plans. He directs his far-seeing gaze over everything in all its complexity. He has a perfect crown and divine powers of eternal days; his command cannot be overthrown. He prolongs the life of my Ibbi- Suen . The lord, the light of heaven and earth, ……. He is the ornament of the heights (?) of the firmament. 1 line unclear He has …… all its divine powers ……. My Ibbi- Suen ……. Lord Ašimbabbar is its crown ……. …… of the heights (?) of the firmament. 1 line unclear …… all its divine powers …… My Ibbi- Suen …….

An adab to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen C) (c.2.4.5.3) ·c.2.4.5.3 ·30 ·machine translation (etcsl)

You of august power, my prince Ibbi- Suen !

A šir-namgala to Mešlamta-ea and Lugal-era for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen B) (c.2.4.5.2) ·c.2.4.5.2 ·33 ·machine translation (etcsl)

so as to obliterate the divine powers of Sumer , to change its preordained plans, to alienate the divine powers of the reign of kingship of Urim , to humiliate the princely son in his house E-kiš-nu-ĝal , to break up the unity of the people of Nanna , numerous as ewes; to change the food offerings of Urim , the shrine of magnificent food offerings; that its people should no longer dwell in their quarters, that they should be given over to live in an inimical place; that Šimaški and Elam , the enemy, should dwell in their place; that its shepherd, in his own palace, should be captured by the enemy, that Ibbi- Suen should be taken to the land Elam in fetters, that from Mount Zabu on the edge of the sea to the borders of Anšan , like a swallow that has flown from its house, he should never return to his city;

The lament for Sumer and Urim (c.2.2.3) ·c.2.2.3 ·35 ·machine translation (etcsl)

Lord Ašimbabbar shines forth towards the earth. On the basis of the decisions of great An , he gives important advice. He brings forth all the divine powers, to keep …… in good order. Youth elevated to be prince, my Ibbi- Suen , whom he calls to a long prosperous reign! He comes forth majestically as far as the highlands and the outer limits of the mountains; their holy divine powers are pure, and he has perfected the divine plans. He directs his far-seeing gaze over everything in all its complexity. He has a perfect crown and divine powers of eternal days; his command cannot be overthrown. He prolongs the life of my Ibbi- Suen . Lord Ašimbabbar comes forth majestically. Their holy divine powers are pure, and he has perfected the divine plans. He directs his far-seeing gaze over everything in all its complexity. He has a perfect crown and divine powers of eternal days; his command cannot be overthrown. He prolongs the life of my Ibbi- Suen . The lord, the light of heaven and earth, ……. He is the ornament of the heights (?) of the firmament. 1 line unclear He has …… all its divine powers ……. My Ibbi- Suen ……. Lord Ašimbabbar is its crown ……. …… of the heights (?) of the firmament. 1 line unclear …… all its divine powers …… My Ibbi- Suen …….

An adab to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen C) (c.2.4.5.3) ·c.2.4.5.3 ·35 ·machine translation (etcsl)

Lord Ašimbabbar shines forth towards the earth. On the basis of the decisions of great An , he gives important advice. He brings forth all the divine powers, to keep …… in good order. Youth elevated to be prince, my Ibbi- Suen , whom he calls to a long prosperous reign! He comes forth majestically as far as the highlands and the outer limits of the mountains; their holy divine powers are pure, and he has perfected the divine plans. He directs his far-seeing gaze over everything in all its complexity. He has a perfect crown and divine powers of eternal days; his command cannot be overthrown. He prolongs the life of my Ibbi- Suen . Lord Ašimbabbar comes forth majestically. Their holy divine powers are pure, and he has perfected the divine plans. He directs his far-seeing gaze over everything in all its complexity. He has a perfect crown and divine powers of eternal days; his command cannot be overthrown. He prolongs the life of my Ibbi- Suen . The lord, the light of heaven and earth, ……. He is the ornament of the heights (?) of the firmament. 1 line unclear He has …… all its divine powers ……. My Ibbi- Suen ……. Lord Ašimbabbar is its crown ……. …… of the heights (?) of the firmament. 1 line unclear …… all its divine powers …… My Ibbi- Suen …….

An adab to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen C) (c.2.4.5.3) ·c.2.4.5.3 ·40 ·machine translation (etcsl)

At the foundations of heaven and earth, Father Nanna appears in the night time over Urim , the city that is the cosmic bond for Sumer , whose divine powers can never be altered. He has called the name, he has filled the heart with joy, my Ibbi- Suen ! At the shrine Nibru , whose interior is a mountain of abundance, the dwelling-place of the Ki-ur , he spreads his majestic light from above over the land in princely style, in the august courtyard, the unceasing …… of its majestic light determining great destinies. Suen offers a prayer in the Ubšu-unkena to the father who begot him, the great …… of heaven and earth, Lord Nunamnir :

An ululumama to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen D) (c.2.4.5.4) ·c.2.4.5.4 ·9 ·machine translation (etcsl)

At the foundations of heaven and earth, Father Nanna appears in the night time over Urim , the city that is the cosmic bond for Sumer , whose divine powers can never be altered. He has called the name, he has filled the heart with joy, my Ibbi- Suen ! At the shrine Nibru , whose interior is a mountain of abundance, the dwelling-place of the Ki-ur , he spreads his majestic light from above over the land in princely style, in the august courtyard, the unceasing …… of its majestic light determining great destinies. Suen offers a prayer in the Ubšu-unkena to the father who begot him, the great …… of heaven and earth, Lord Nunamnir :

An ululumama to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen D) (c.2.4.5.4) ·c.2.4.5.4 ·11 ·machine translation (etcsl)

May An , Enlil and Enki , who have loved Ibbi- Suen from the womb, look upon him approvingly. …… is indeed placed there; they have changed (?) their appearance. With the …… and (?) the city-gates of Urim opening, they cry "Aee!" If …… says, "Who is my lord?" -- You are the king to whom Enlil has given …… no rival!

Letter from Išbi-Erra to Ibbi-Suen about the purchase of grain (c.3.1.17) ·c.3.1.17 ·46 ·machine translation (etcsl)

They are the lords for whom An and Enlil have determined their destiny. When everything had been brought into existence in heaven and earth, their destiny greatly ……. Enlil granted ……. …… of the princes, my Ibbi- Suen ! …… is great, a great wall which …… the foreign lands. Perfecting the great divine powers, he, the son of Enlil , …… the wicked like Lugal-era . In his august power Mešlamta-ea greatly, in his august power he greatly ……. When he opens his mouth ……, eradicating the foreign lands, …… he heaps up the enemies in piles. In his august power Lord Lugal-era greatly, in his august power he greatly ……, …… a favourable sign. They are kings ……. They are …… sparing …… 1 line fragmentary unknown no. of lines missing

A šir-namgala to Mešlamta-ea and Lugal-era for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen B) (c.2.4.5.2) ·c.2.4.5.2 ·48 ·machine translation (etcsl)

An …… favourable day …… holy ……. He has a righteous crown, long-lasting divine powers and a royal sceptre. Enlil has decreed lordship for his beloved one, as his destiny, and has created with magnificent grandeur the qualities of a warrior. Enki , renewing abundance and days of splendour, …… the Tigris and Euphrates in their wide flooding. Nintur , who causes human seed to propagate and brings living beings into existence, …… cities and crowded places, all the numerous people together. Nanna , the …… light, confirming the divine plans, new moon of eternal fame, light which goes towards the earth, has given authority (?) to my Ibbi- Suen , foremost among princes, over the south and the uplands as far as the outer limits of heaven and earth. Utu has produced justice and propriety for Ibbi- Suen the augustly powerful, strong among warriors, unsurpassed in his youthfulness, overthrowing the enemy lands, finding the right decisions and giving advice to the people. The good lady Ninirigal , mother of Kulaba , …… prayer and supplication ……, …… lady with an august name ……. …… long life.

An adab to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen C) (c.2.4.5.3) ·c.2.4.5.3 ·52 ·machine translation (etcsl)

An …… favourable day …… holy ……. He has a righteous crown, long-lasting divine powers and a royal sceptre. Enlil has decreed lordship for his beloved one, as his destiny, and has created with magnificent grandeur the qualities of a warrior. Enki , renewing abundance and days of splendour, …… the Tigris and Euphrates in their wide flooding. Nintur , who causes human seed to propagate and brings living beings into existence, …… cities and crowded places, all the numerous people together. Nanna , the …… light, confirming the divine plans, new moon of eternal fame, light which goes towards the earth, has given authority (?) to my Ibbi- Suen , foremost among princes, over the south and the uplands as far as the outer limits of heaven and earth. Utu has produced justice and propriety for Ibbi- Suen the augustly powerful, strong among warriors, unsurpassed in his youthfulness, overthrowing the enemy lands, finding the right decisions and giving advice to the people. The good lady Ninirigal , mother of Kulaba , …… prayer and supplication ……, …… lady with an august name ……. …… long life.

An adab to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen C) (c.2.4.5.3) ·c.2.4.5.3 ·54 ·machine translation (etcsl)

…… is indeed the light of the lofty (?) ……; …… is indeed the light of the firmament. …… a long reign and years of abundance …… and will prolong your life, my Ibbi- Suen .

An adab to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen C) (c.2.4.5.3) ·c.2.4.5.3 ·68 ·machine translation (etcsl)

You of august power, my prince Ibbi- Suen !

A šir-namgala to Mešlamta-ea and Lugal-era for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen B) (c.2.4.5.2) ·c.2.4.5.2 ·6 ·machine translation (etcsl)

You are superlative, my master, you are superlative! Your power reaches to the outer limits of heaven. Lord Lugal-era , you are superlative, your power reaches to the outer limits of heaven. Your divine powers are artfully fashioned divine powers, incomparable divine powers! Sea with high waves, you are imbued with terrible fearsomeness! Mighty god who dwells in the Land, your great awesomeness covers heaven and earth!

A šir-namgala to Mešlamta-ea and Lugal-era for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen B) (c.2.4.5.2) ·c.2.4.5.2 ·8 ·machine translation (etcsl)

Its king sat immobilised in his own palace. Ibbi- Suen was sitting in anguish in his own palace. In E-namtila , his place of delight, he wept bitterly. The flood dashing a hoe on the ground was levelling everything. Like a great storm it roared over the earth -- who could escape it? -- to destroy the city, to destroy the house, so that traitors would lie on top of loyal men and the blood of traitors flow upon loyal men.

The lament for Sumer and Urim (c.2.2.3) ·c.2.2.3 ·105 ·machine translation (etcsl)

"My brother, when you have put the holy plough away in the barn, the storehouse, everything you have gathered, you make a roar like fire. You sit down to plentiful food and drink. You obtain the choicest goods from the Land. For my king named by Nanna , the son of Enlil , Ibbi- Suen , when he is arrayed in the šutur garment and the ḫursaĝ garment, when you have taken care of the bardul garment and the niĝlam garment, when you have made a perfect feast for the gods, when the Anuna have placed garments on their holy bodies, in his E-namtila , the holy abode of kingship founded by An , at that place of content they prepare a choice banquet."

The debate between Winter and Summer (c.5.3.3) ·c.5.3.3 ·230 ·machine translation (etcsl)