( III, 2.1, 4) However, Babylonian historical documents written long before Berossus ’ time say that Sennacherib followed his father, Sargon II, not his brother, to the throne; Esarhaddon ruled for 12 years, not 8; and Shamash - shuma - ukin ruled for 20 years, not 21.
Ent Babüloonia ajalooürikud, mis pandi kirja kaua enne Berossose aega, ütlevad, et Sanherib hakkas valitsema pärast oma isa Sargon II, mitte pärast oma venda, ning et Assarhaddon valitses 12, mitte 8 aastat, ja Šamaš - šuma - ukin 20, mitte 21 aastat.