| Malichos II | |
|---|---|
| King of theNabataean Kingdom | |
 Silver drachm of Malichus II with his wife Shaqilat | |
| Reign | 40-70 AD |
| Predecessor | Aretas IV Philopatris |
| Successor | Rabbel II Soter |
| Died | 70 AD |
| Spouses | Shaqilath II |
| Issue | Rabbel II |
Malichus II (Nabataean Aramaic:𐢓𐢑𐢏𐢈,romanized: Malīḵū or𐢓𐢑𐢏𐢀,Malīḵūʾ) was ruler ofNabatea from 40 to 70 AD.
He was the son ofAretes IV andHuldu.
Malichus' reign is sometimes perceived as a period of declining Nabataean power, but this view depends in part on Nabataea having controlledDamascus in the period 34–40.[1][2][3] TheRomans had, however, diverted the routes ofspice andperfume cargo shipments toEgypt. Rome was very powerful, so Malichus cooperated. In 66, aJewish revolt occurred inJudaea. Malichus sent 5,000 cavalry and 1,000 infantry to help theCaesarTitus crush the rebellion.
Malichus II died in AD 70,[4] and was succeeded by his son,Rabbel II Soter, initially under the regency of his widowed queen (and half sister by his fathers second marriage toSuqailat)Šagīlat II.
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