This was he who fought with the Lydians when the day became night as they fought, and who also united under his rule the whole of Asia above the river Halys. And having gathered together all his subjects he marched upon Nineveh to avenge his father, and also because he desired to conquer that city.
Hau izan zen lydiarren aurka borrokatu zena, borrokan ari zirela eguna gau bihurtu zitzaienean, eta Halys ibaiaz goiko Asia osoa bereganatu zuena.