| Ishtup-Ishar | |
|---|---|
| King of Mari | |
| Reign | c. 2423 BC |
| Predecessor | Possibly Saʿumu |
| Successor | Possibly Iblul-Il |
Ishtup-Ishar (Ištup-Išar) (fl. c. 2423 BC) was a king (Lugal) of the second Mariote kingdom. The king's name was traditionally read as Išhtup-šar, with šar being a common divine element in personal names attested in the region. However, the king's name is read as Ishtup-Ishar by Alfonso Archi, Ishar being an important justice deity worshiped in Mari and Ebla.
In a letter written by the later Mariote king Enna-Dagan, Ishar is attested conquering and destroying the Eblaite cities of Lalanium and Emar.
| King Ishtup-Ishar of Mari | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byPossibly Saʿumu | King of Mari c. 2423 BC |
Succeeded byPossibly Iblul-Il |
See also
Citations
- William J. Hamblin (2006). Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC. p. 242. ISBN 9781134520626.
- Douglas Frayne (2008). Pre-Sargonic Period: Early Periods, Volume 1 (2700-2350 BC). p. 769. ISBN 9781442690479.
- Douglas Frayne (2008). Pre-Sargonic Period: Early Periods, Volume 1 (2700-2350 BC). p. 770. ISBN 9781442690479.
- Mario Liverani (2013). The Ancient Near East: History, Society and Economy. p. 119. ISBN 9781134750849.
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