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15 But when Shalmaneser[a] died and his son Sennacherib reigned in his place, Median roads became lawless, and I could no longer travel to Media.(A)

Courage in Burying the Dead

16 In the days of Shalmaneser[b] I performed many acts of charity to my kindred, those of my people.(B) 17 I would give my food to the hungry and my clothing to the naked, and if I saw the dead body of any of my nation thrown out behind the wall of Nineveh, I would bury it.(C)

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  1. 1.15 OL: Gk Enemessaros
  2. 1.16 OL: Gk Enemessaros