Ishme-Dagan
Ishme-Dagan was the 4th king of the First Dynasty of Isin, according to the "Sumerian King List" (SKL). Also according to the SKL: he was both the son and successor of Iddin-Dagan. Lipit-Ishtar then succeeded Ishme-Dagan.
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"Prince, you place justice in every mouth, and make propriety resplendent. Daily you make hearts content, daily you determine fates appropriately. You brighten the night sky in the broad firmament, and…"
"May he bestow a long life with vigorous days on Icme-Dagan, the son of Enlil! May father Enki bestow a long life with vigorous days on Icme-Dagan, the son of Enlil!"
"foremost of the gods, omniscient Enki, counsellor of holy An. Adviser, whose statements cannot be countermanded. Patient-hearted, who rides upon all the divine powers. Lord imbued with fearsomeness, b…"
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Birth-1934
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