Ishtup-Ishar

Ishtup-Ishar
King of Mari
Reign c. 2400 BC Middle Chronology
Predecessor Saʿumu
Successor Iblul-Il
King of Mari

Ishtup-Ishar (Išhtup-Išar) 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 Ishtup-Ishar by Alfonso Archi, Ishar being an important justice deity worshiped in Mari and Ebla.[3]

In a letter written by the later Mariote king Enna-Dagan, Ishar is attested conquering and destroying the Eblaite cities of Lalanium and Emar.[4]

King Ishtup-Ishar of Mari
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Saʿumu		 King of Mari
2400 BC		 Succeeded by
Iblul-Il

See also

Citations

  1. ↑ William J. Hamblin (2006). Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC. p. 242.
  2. ↑ Douglas Frayne (2008). Pre-Sargonic Period: Early Periods, Volume 1 (2700-2350 BC). p. 769.
  3. ↑ Douglas Frayne (2008). Pre-Sargonic Period: Early Periods, Volume 1 (2700-2350 BC). p. 770.
  4. ↑ Mario Liverani (2013). The Ancient Near East: History, Society and Economy. p. 119.


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