Abimilku

Abi- Milki or Abimilki (Sumerian Lugal Abi / Abu, Abu Akkadian Scharrum / Abi ) held initially to 1347 BC, the rank of the city of Prince of Tyre before him Amenophis IV with the Egyptian title Rabisu (General ) and higher continuous powers endowed. Previously, Amenhotep IV had confirmed the Amarna letter EA 147 Abi- Milki after the death of his father and inherited the title amelu of Tyre in office.

Historical Background

Following the invitation of Amenhotep IV, to spread the political news in Kinaha rebelled some other city princes against the decision. Background was the unoccupied Egyptian position of Rabisu in the garrison of Tyre, the occupied Amenhotep IV for organizational reasons with no Egyptians. In the further course Abi- Milki called in Amarna letter EA 149 even as Rabisu of Tyre.

Zimrida and Aziru that were previously in an alliance with Abi- Milki, announced on this in the context of the conquest of Sumuru and occupied the areas around Tyre. Abi- Milki taught Amenhotep IV in several letters from this dangerous situation. In the Amarna letter EA 151 Abi- Milki also mentions the Danunäer Behold, around besiege Tyre dangerous opponents. The King of Danuna died in the meantime, his brother is now king. It behaves peacefully against me.

Later in the letter Abi- Milki warns against the rebels, Behold, the fortress of Tyre - Sea are running out of fresh water and the wood. I will send you Ilu Milku as messengers. There currently are here no Hittite troops, but Aitakama of Kadesh is located with Aziru in the fight against Biryawaza of Damascus. Zimrida, meanwhile, has reinforced with military units and ships of Aziru, he besieged me, it is very dangerous.