The Chronicles of Moses
The Man who would be Pharaoh
Epic Novel
The Man who would be Pharaoh
Epic Novel
- The Man who would be Pharaoh
By Paul Rodricks
– The Man who would be Pharaoh
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Glossary of Ancient Egyptian Names
Senmut, Senenmut “Mother’s brother”
Kemet Egypt, ‘black’ land
Waset Thebes
Mennefer Memphis
On Heliopolis
Ta-Seti Cush, Kush
Ta netjer Punt
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PART ONE
CHAPTER FOUR
1510 BC – Tuthmosis III
When his father Tuthmosis II died, Tuthmosis born in the year 1510 BC was a two-year old child. His mother Iset, concubine of his late father raised him in the royal household. After his mother died, his stepmother Hatshepsut brought him up living with his “half-brother”, Senenmut.
Tuthmosis' father, Tuthmosis II married Hatshepsut, but the union did not bear any issue. On his death, the infant Tuthmosis became the next-in-line Pharaoh. Now, since Tuthmosis was a minor Hatshepsut, already a Co-regent during his father's rule took over the reign of the ruling Pharaoh.
During the growing up and learning period of his life Tuthmosis, accepted and took for granted the governance role of his stepmother and Senenmut, her trusted aide. Meantime, the young Tuthmosis was receiving the prescribed academic and military training and taking part in the governance affairs at the Royal Court. The Amun-Ra priesthood introduced him into their fraternity after he completed his study to be a high priest.
When Tuthmosis was 18 years old, the Ruling Council awarded Hatshepsut with the title of Queen Pharaoh, but not without opposition from the clergy.
On reaching adulthood, Tuthmosis realized Hatshepsut’s strong influence on his life as an astute politician, diplomat, and civil administrator. She had already built an enviable reputation for herself in the Kemet Empire including the southern regions. There was peace and prosperity during her reign. In Kemet, Hatshepsut had also commissioned several civil projects.
Considering his stepmother’s domineering personality it would have been a folly to utter a word of dissent against her. But as he grew older and gained expertise, he was developing and strengthening his confidence and the contacts he would need later.
He had also witnessed the rise of Senenmut, whom she had appointed her Chief Steward after proclaiming herself as the Queen Pharaoh. Years ago, he had noted the growing intimacy between them. It remained no more a secret among the courtiers and officials when his stepmother gave birth to their love child, Neferure.
Seeds of bitter dissent against Hatshepsut and Senenmut were taking root in the mind of young Tuthmosis. He was beginning to feel usurped of his right to the throne by his stepmother - “that hated, lying, despicable woman.” The vile Senenmut pretended to rule as her Co-regent while sidestepping him, Tuthmosis, the legal heir to the throne to suffer humiliation.
Meantime, a new generation of court officials and politicians including those in the Amun-Ra priesthood, were making their presence felt. They willfully rallied behind Tuthmosis, as one of their generation.
To them, Tuthmosis was a natural leader, who had proven his talent for combat and military skills. He had inherited his grandfather’s qualities for warfare.
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To be continued ....
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