Ashur-resh-ishi II was King of Assyria for five years. He succeeded his long-reigning father Ashur-rabi II in 972 and reigned until his death in 967 BC, when he was succeeded by his son, Tiglath-Pileser II. Little is known about his reign, which was a time of political eclipse for Assyria. After a period of decline following Tukulti-Ninurta I, Assyria was consolidated and stabilized under Ashur-dan I (c. 1179–c. 1134) and Ashur-resh-ishi I (c. 1133–c. 1116). Several times forced to fight against Babylonia, the latter was even able to defend himself against an attack by Nebuchadrezzar I. According to the inscriptions, most of his building...
| Preceded by Ashur-rabi II |
King of Assyria 972–967 BC |
Succeeded by Tiglath-Pileser II |