| Ishtup-Ishar 𒅖𒁾𒄿𒊬 | |
|---|---|
| King of Mari | |
| Reign | c. 2400 BC |
| Predecessor | PossiblySaʿumu |
| Successor | PossiblyIblul-Il |
Ishtup-Ishar (Ištup-Išar) (fl. c. 2400 BC)[1] was a king (Lugal) of the secondMariote 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.[2] However, the king's name is read as Ishtup-Ishar byAlfonso Archi,Ishar being an important justice deity worshiped in Mari andEbla.[3]
In a letter written by the later Mariote kingEnna-Dagan, Ishar is attested conquering and destroying the Eblaite cities ofLalanium andEmar.[4]
King Ishtup-Ishar ofMari | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by PossiblySaʿumu | King of Mari c. 2400 BC | Succeeded by PossiblyIblul-Il |
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