Ashur-bel-nisheshu
Aššūr-bēl-nīšēšu, inscribed 𒁹𒀭𒀸𒋩𒂗𒌦𒈨𒌍𒋙 mdaš-šur-EN-UN.MEŠ--šú, and meaning “(the god) Aššur (is) lord of his people,” was the ruler of Assyria c. 1417–1409 BC or 1407–1398 BC (short chronology), the variants due to uncertainties in the later chronology. He succeeded his father, Aššur-nērārī II, to the throne and is best known for his treaty with Kassite king Karaindaš.
| Ashur-bel-nisheshu | |
|---|---|
| Issi'ak Assur | |
| King of Assur | |
| Reign | c. 1417–1409 BC |
| Predecessor | Ashur-nirari II |
| Successor | Ashur-rim-nisheshu |
| Issue | Ashur-rim-nisheshu, Eriba-Adad I |
| Father | Ashur-nirari II |
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