Introduction
Ilshu-rabi, also Ilšu-rabi (𒀭𒋢𒊏𒉈 Il-shu-rabi) was a ruler of Pashime around 2250 BCE. He was a vassal of the Akkadian Empire ruler Manishtushu.
While Ilshu-rabi was in charge of Pashime, another Governor of Manistushu named Eshpum was in charge of Elam, in the city of Susa.
Stele of Ilshu-rabi
A relief of Ilshu-rabi is known, which was discovered in Tell Abu Sheeja, ancient Pashime. The inscription on the stele reads:
"For the God Shuda, Ilsu-rabi of Pashime, the soldier, brought in this statue. May the one who erases the name (on this inscription) not find an heir; may he not acquire a name (for himself)
— Inscription on the stele of Ilšu-rabi.
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Inscription on the Stele of Ilshu-rabi -
The name "Ilshu-rabi" on his stele. -
The name of Pashime (𒁀𒋛𒈨𒆠 ba-si-me) on the stele of Ilšu-rabi
Manishtushu Obelisk
The name of Ilšu-rabi as Governor of Pashime also appears in the Manishtushu Obelisk inscription, in several mentions of his son Ipulum, who is said to be:
(𒌉) 𒀭𒋢𒊏𒉈 𒑐𒋼𒋛 𒁀𒋛𒈨𒆠
(dumu) il-su-ra-bi2 ensi2 ba-si-me
"(Son of) Ilshu-rabi, Governor of Pashime"— Manishtushu Obelisk
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"Ilšu-rabi, Governor of Pashime" appears in the Manishtushu Obelisk -
"Son of Ilshu-rabi the Governor / of Pashime" on the Manishtushu Obelisk (Columns 22 and 23, surface c). -
"Son of Ilshu-rabi, Governor of Pashime" on the Manishtushu Obelisk (Column 15, surface d).