////// as his lord /// his equal; whom his majesty appointed to a very great office, the office of his eldest son, governor of the Door of the Southern Countries, to repel the countries that rebel against him. When he hath spread the fear of him in the southern countries, they flee into the valleys for fear of him. Who did not [relax [vigilance in] (?)] seeking benefits for his lord; honored of the king of Upper and Lower Egypt, Apries (Haa-ib-ra), favored by the son of Re, Wahibre (wAH-jb-ra), Nesuhor, whose beautiful name is Ib-Psamtik-menekh ("The-Heart-of-Psamtik-is-Excellent"), son of Ifrer (jwfrr), born of the mistress, Tesenethor (tA-sn.t-Hr), triumphant. | ![]() |
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He says: "O lord of might! Fashioner of gods and men! |
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I have splendidly equipped your temple with vessels of silver; numerous cattle, ducks, and geese; I have made secure their maintenance by (an endowment of) lands, as well as (that of) their custodian forever and ever. I built their shelters in your city. I gave very fine |
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Remember ye him in whose heart was the beautification of your house, (even) Nesuhor, whose name is abiding in the mouth of the citizens; as a reward for (all) this. Let my name abide in your house, let my ka be remembered after my life, let my statue abide and my name endure upon it imperishably in your temple. |
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For ye rescued me from an evil plight, from the mercenaries [Libyans (?)], Greeks, Asiatics, and foreigners, who had it in their hearts to ///, who had it in their hearts to go to Shas-heret (SAjs-Hr.t). His majesty feared because of the evil which they did. I re-established their heart in reason by advice, not permitting them to go to Nubia (tA-pd.t), (but) bringing them to the place where his majesty was; and his majesty executed their [punishment (?)].
Hereditary prince, count, wearer of the royal seal, beloved sole companion, great in his office, grand in his rank, official at the head of the people, governor of the Door of the Southern Countries. J. H. Breasted, Ancient Records of Egypt, Part Four, §§ 990-995 |
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