Editing Djedkare Isesi (section)

====New Kingdom====
The funerary cult of Djedkare enjoyed a revival during the New Kingdom (c. 1550–1077 BC). For the early part of this period, this is best attested by the Karnak king list, a list of kings commissioned by pharaoh Thutmose III. The list was not meant to be exhaustive, rather it gave the names of Thutmose's forefathers whom he wanted to honor by dedicating offerings.{{sfn|Wildung|1969|pp=60–63}}

For the later New Kingdom, a relief from the Saqqara tomb of the priest Mehu, dating to the 19th or [[Twentieth Dynasty of Egypt|20th Dynasty]] shows three gods faced by several deceased kings. These are [[Djoser]] and [[Sekhemket]], of the [[Third Dynasty of Egypt|Third Dynasty]] and Userkaf, founder of the Fifth Dynasty. He is followed by a fourth king whose name is damaged but which is often read "Djedkare" or, much less likely, "[[Shepseskare]]". The relief is an expression of personal piety on Mehu's behalf, who prayed to the ancient kings for them to recommend him to the gods.{{sfn|Wildung|1969|pp=74–76}}