1
The king saw Malki-Tsedeq return empty-handed and demanded an account.
2
Malki-Tsedeq declared that the images possessed no life and that the lights of heaven were themselves created.
3
He urged his father to turn from the images and acknowledge the true Maker who is exalted above the heavens.
4
Malkel heard his son’s words as an assault upon the honor of his cult and throne.
5
His anger burned, and he threatened to make Malki-Tsedeq himself the offering before the powers he defended.