Igrish-Halam | |
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King of Ebla | |
Reign | c. 2360 BC. Middle chronology |
Predecessor | Adub-Damu |
Successor | Irkab-Damu |
King of Ebla |
Igrish-Halam or Igriš-Halab,[1] was a king of the ancient city state of Ebla.[2][3] His name means "(The god of) Halab has driven away (the opponent)", hence, the name might be a commemoration of an Eblaite victory that led to the incorporation of lands beyond the city of Halab.[4]
He ruled for 12 years[5] and was succeeded by his son Irkab-Damu who was a more vigorous ruler.
His reign was characterized by an Eblaite weakness, and tribute paying to the kingdom of Mari,[6][7] with whom Ebla fought a long war.[8] His battle with Iblul-Il of Mari at Sahiri was instrumental in this tribute payment.