Irhuleni

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Irhuleni
Hamath
Reignc. 850s–840s BCE
PredecessorParita
SuccessorUratami/Rudamu
Bornc. early 9th century BCE
HouseHouse of Parita
FatherParita

Irhuleni (

Hamath. He led a coalition against the Assyrian expansion under Shalmaneser III, alongside Hadadezer of Damascus.[1] This coalition succeeded in 853 BC in the Battle of Qarqar a victory over the Assyrians, halting their advance to the west for two years. Later Irhuleni maintained good relations with Assyria. His son was, in Luwian, Uratami.[2]

His name also appears in inscriptions on votive offerings found in Nimrud.

King Zakkur is known as the ruler of Hamath around 785 BC.[3]

See also

Bibliography

  • Hawkins,RLA IV, 67–70.
  • Hawkins,
    CAH
    III.1
    , 393–396.
  • Klengel,Syria. 3000 to 300 BC, Berlin 1992, 213

References