Dynasty of Isin
Ruler Epithet Length of reign Approximate dates ( short )
Ishbi-Erra 33 years fl . c. 1953 - 1920 BCE
Shu-Ilishu the son of Ishbi-Erra 20 years fl . c. 1920 - 1900 BCE
Iddin-Dagan the son of Shu-ilishu 21 years fl . c. 1900 - 1879 BCE
Ishme-Dagan the son of Iddin-Dagan 20 years fl . c. 1879 - 1859 BCE
Lipit-Eshtar the son of Ishme-Dagan ( or Iddin-Dagan ) 11 years fl . c. 1859 - 1848 BCE
Ur-Ninurta the son of Ishkur , may he have years of abundance , a good reign , and a sweet life 28 years fl . c. 1848 - 1820 BCE
Bur-Suen the son of Ur-Ninurta 21 years fl . c. 1820 - 1799 BCE
Lipit-Enlil the son of Bur-Suen 5 years fl . c. 1799 - 1794 BCE
Erra-imitti 8 years fl . c. 1794 - 1786 BCE
Enlil-bani 24 years fl . c. 1786 - 1762 BCE
Zambiya 3 years fl . c. 1762 - 1759 BCE
Iter-pisha 4 years fl . c. 1759 - 1755 BCE
Ur-du-kuga 4 years fl . c. 1755 - 1751 BCE
Suen-magir 11 years fl . c. 1751 - 1740 BCE
( Damiq-ilishu ) * ( the son of Suen-magir ) * ( 23 years ) * fl . c. 1740 - 1717 BCE
History -- Timeline of rulers
The Dynasty of Isin refers to the final ruling dynasty listed on the Sumerian King List (SKL). The dynasty was situated within the ancient city of Isin (today known as the archaeological site of Ishan al-Bahriyat). It is believed to have flourished circa 1953 - 1717 BCE according to the short chronology timeline of the ancient Near East. It was preceded on the Sumerian King List by the Third Dynasty of Ur. The Dynasty of Isin is often associated with the nearby and contemporary dynasty of Larsa (1961-1674 BC), and they are often regrouped for periodization purposes under the name Isin-Larsa Period. Both dynasties were succeeded by the First Babylonian Empire.