Išhtup-Išar
| Išhtup-Išar | |
|---|---|
| King of Mari | |
| Reign | c. 2400 BC Middle Chronology |
| Predecessor | Saʿumu |
| Successor | Iblul-Il |
| King of Mari | |
Išhtup-Išar (Ishtup-Ishar) was a king (Lugal) of the second Mariote kingdom who reigned c. 2400 BC.[1] The king's name was traditionally read as Išhtup-šar, with šar being a common divine element in personal names attested in the region.[2] However, the king's name is read as Išhtup-Išar by Alfonso Archi, Išar being an important justice deity worshiped in Mari and Ebla.[3]
In a letter written by the later Mariote king Enna-Dagan, Išhtup-Išar is attested conquering and destroying the Eblaite cities of Lalanium and Emar.[4]
| King Išhtup-Išar of Mari | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Saʿumu |
King of Mari 2400 BC |
Succeeded by Iblul-Il |
See also
Citations
- ↑ William J. Hamblin (2006). Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC. p. 242.
- ↑ Douglas Frayne (2008). Pre-Sargonic Period: Early Periods, Volume 1 (2700-2350 BC). p. 769.
- ↑ Douglas Frayne (2008). Pre-Sargonic Period: Early Periods, Volume 1 (2700-2350 BC). p. 770.
- ↑ Mario Liverani (2013). The Ancient Near East: History, Society and Economy. p. 119.
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