1
Malkel, father of the two sons, ruled as a violent king and served carved powers.
2
He maintained sacrifices for the images honored by his city.
3
On an appointed day he commanded his younger son, Malki-Tsedeq: ‘Take servants with you and go to the herds.’
4
‘Bring back seven bulls so that we may offer them before the powers we serve.’
5
Malki-Tsedeq departed under the king’s command, but he did not complete the demanded offering.