^{15 Ref} So that search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers: and you will see in the book of the records that this town has been uncontrolled, and a cause of trouble to kings and countries, and that there were outbursts against authority there in the past: for which reason the town was made waste.

^{16 Ref} We give you word, that if the building of this town and its walls is made complete, there will be an end of your power in the country across the river.