Abba-El II
King of Yamhad (died c. 1550 BC)
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Abba-El II (died c. 1550 BC) was a king of Yamhad who reigned after the withdrawal of the Hittites.[1]
| Abba-El II | |
|---|---|
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| King of Yamhad | |
| Reign | c. 1575 - c. 1550 BC |
| Predecessor | Sarra-El |
| Successor | Ilim-Ilimma I |
| Died | c. 1550 BC |
Reign
Abba-El II is known through his Royal Seal used by his descendant Niqmepa, king of Alalakh as a dynastic seal.[1] In the seal he is described as the mighty king, servant of Hadad, beloved of Hadad, devotee of Hadad,[2] which were the titles that the old kings of Yamhad used.[3] While the seal mentions the name of Abba-El II, the king depicted in it could be Abba-El I.[4]
According to prof. Trevor Bryce, Aleppo was restored by Abba-El's father Sarra-Ee;[5] however, other Historians such as Michael C. Astour consider Abba-El II to be the king who restored the kingdom.[6]
Aleppo recovered from the Hittite invasion and expanded its territory to some of its former lands including Alalakh, Niya, and Ama'u.[7]