1
The king was struck with fear and anger and believed that the counselor who had served the royal house for years had betrayed it.
2
When Ahiqar was brought before him, the forged letters were placed in his hands.
3
His wisdom failed him in the shock of the accusation. He could not immediately answer the deception that had been prepared around him.
4
Esarhaddon commanded that Ahiqar be put to death.
5
Ahiqar asked only that he be killed near his own house and that his body be buried.