Ilshu-rabi

Ilshu-rabi, also Ilšu-rabi ( 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.

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:

"(dumu) il-su-ra-bi2 ensi2 ba-si-me{ki} "(Son of) Ilshu-rabi, Governor of Pashime""

- Manishtushu Obelisk