 Another possibility by looking at Tremper Longman's theory is that Idrimi was recruiting potential allies in a greater effort to take Alalakh.But, it is clear from these various scholarly speculations that a political motivation may be involved in Idrimi's desire to take back Alalakh.This motive is further indicated by author Garrett Galvin who compared Idrimi's story to the famous Egyptian work, the "Story of Sinuhe."