A text discovered by archaeologists, called the Assyrian Prophecy, as well as four other passages from the Jewish Bible, tell of prophecies. Each passage is a kind of instruction from the gods to their chosen kings. Both the Assyrian Prophecy and the Bible passages use similar images and interesting themes. Various distinctive details and themes show the conceptualization of the gods, representing their characteristics and features.
First, the theme of each passage is a kind of prediction and instruction for the chosen kings. In the Assyrian Prophecy, the goddess calls out to her prince, who will soon become a king. She assures the prince that he has nothing to fear because she will always be there for him and will lead him to the right goal. An interesting feature of this passage is how often affirmative sentences with the particle shall are used. Such proposals show the perseverance and confidence of the goddess in her prince. The same particle is used in other passages from the Jewish Bible, indicating the persistence of the speaker. However, the Book of Isaiah 45 uses the will particle, which shows the confidence of the prophet. He promises his chosen king that he will stop at nothing to protect him from misfortune.
Thus, the theme of each of the passages is the prophecy of the gods for the chosen kings. In their prophecies, the gods describe what measures they are willing to take to protect the chosen people and also promise them wealth and power. The conceptualization of the gods lies in their confidence, perseverance, and selflessness. Such distinctive features as statements and promises show how confident the goods are in people and their choices.