1
When the ruler of Mitsrayim heard that Ahiqar was dead, he sent a challenge to the king of Assyria.
2
He demanded a wise ish capable of answering difficult questions and accomplishing impossible works, including the building of a structure between the heavens and the earth.
3
If Assyria could not produce such an ish, tribute would be demanded; if the challenge were met, Mitsrayim would pay tribute instead.
4
Esarhaddon gathered his nobles and counselors, but none could answer.
5
Nadan, though trained in Ahiqar's house, confessed that such matters exceeded him.