Eshpum

Eshpum ( esh18-pum, formerly read Geba) was Akkadian Governor of Elam around 2269–2255 BCE. He was a vassal of the Akkadian Empire ruler Manishtushu.

While Eshpum was in charge of Elam, another Governor of Manistushu named Ilshu-rabi was in charge of Pashime, in the coastal area.

Votive statue
An archaic statue of an orant is known, which was re-dedicated about 500 years later by Eshpum. It reads:

"Eshpum votive statue inscription.jpg "ma-an-isz-tu-su / lugal / kish / esh18-pum / ARAD2-su / a-na / {d}na-ru-ti / a mu-na-ru For Manishtushu king of Kish, Eshpum his servant, dedicated this statue to Narundi""

- Inscription of Eshpum on the statue of the orant. Louvre Museum Sb 82.

"Eshpum, Governor of Elam"
Another inscription of Eshpum is known, which reads "Eshpum, Governor of Elam" ( esz18-pum ensi2 elam{ki}).

"Egigi, servant of Eshpum"
A seal only known from fragments, was made in the name of "Egigi, the fortune teller, servant of Eshpum".