Irhuleni
King of Hamath
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Irhuleni (Luwian: Urhilina) was King of 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]
Reignc. 850s–840s BCE
PredecessorParita
SuccessorUratami/Rudamu
Bornc. early 9th century BCE
| Irhuleni | |
|---|---|
Slab with Hittite hieroglyphic inscriptions mentioning the activities of king Urhilina and his son. 9th century BC. From Hama. Museum of the Ancient Orient, Istanbul. | |
| King of Hamath | |
| Reign | c. 850s–840s BCE |
| Predecessor | Parita |
| Successor | Uratami/Rudamu |
| Born | c. early 9th century BCE |
| House | House of Parita |
| Father | Parita |
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
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