Sefer Divrei Ahiqar — Chapter 3 - Ahiqar Gives His Office to Nadan

Work ID: 6a9dc6c30e2e6489e7d47070 · Chapter ID: 6a9dc6c4b169d7be6718e2a3 · Canonical title: Sefer Divrei Ahiqar

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When age pressed upon Ahiqar, he asked the king to let Nadan stand in his place as scribe, counselor, and keeper of the seal.

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Esarhaddon agreed, trusting the house because he trusted Ahiqar.

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Ahiqar returned toward his own estate expecting the son he had raised to preserve his name and honor.

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But possession received without labor became poison in Nadan's heart.

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