Ibrium Explained

Ibrium (2322–2302 BC), also spelt Ebrium, was the vizier of Ebla for king Irkab-Damu and his successor Isar-Damu.

Ibrium is attested to have campaigned against the city of Abarsal during the time of vizier Arrukum.[1] He took office after Arrukum during the last two years of Irkab-Damu's reign and continued to hold office during the reign of Isar-Damu. Ibrium kept his position for about 20 years and was succeeded by his son Ibbi-Sipish, thus establishing a parallel dynasty of viziers next to the royal family.[2]

Ibrium waged a war against Armi in his ninth year as vizier. The Ebla tablets mention that the battle happened near a town called Batin (a location possibly located in modern northeastern Aleppo), and that a messenger arrived in Ebla with news about the defeating of Armi.[3] He also conducted several campaigns against rebellious vassals and concluded a peace and trading treaty with Abarsal.[4]

References

  1. Book: Art of the First Cities: The Third Millennium B.C. Joan Aruz,Ronald Wallenfels. 462. 2003.
  2. Book: The Ancient Near East: History, Society and Economy. Mario Liverani. 4 December 2013. 207. 9781134750917.
  3. Book: 6 ICAANE. Paolo Matthiae,Licia Romano. 2010. 484. 9783447061759.
  4. Book: Justice Among Nations. Stephen C. Neff. 14. 2014. 9780674726543.