Anu and Bel called by name me, Hammurabi, the exalted prince, who feared God, to bring about the rule of righteousness in the land.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hammurabi claims his authority to rule justice comes from the gods.
- In plain terms
- Gods told him to make the land just.
- What can you take from it?
- Authority often claims divine support.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do leaders claim power?
- Is rule by god valid?
Another view
Divine claims are subjective and hard to verify.
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