Abi-ēšuḫ

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Abi-ēšuḫ ruled from 1711 to 1684 BC. As king over Babylon . He was the son of King Šamšu-iluna , whom he followed on the throne for 28 years. An essential source for his government are the Babylonian formulas for the year names , but there are also building inscriptions .

Abi-ēšuḫ is best known for his aggressive military policy, which was directed against immigrating Kassites . He also took military action against the Meerland dynasty , especially Ili-ma-ilu . At the beginning of his reign, Babylon was attacked by the Elamites .

literature

  • HWF Saggs, Babylonians , London, 1995, p. 114
  • DR Frayne, Oldbabylonian Period (2003-1595 BC) , Toronto, 1990, pp. 404-410
  • MJA Horsnell, The Year Names of the First Dynasty of Babylon Vol. II, Ontario, 1999, pp. 241-273.

Individual evidence

  1. according to medium chronology
predecessor Office successor
Shamsu-iluna King of Babylonia
1711–1684 BC Chr.
Ammī-ditāna