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Reu ben Peleg , King of Lagash



Preferred Parents:
Father: Peleg ben Eber 4th King of Babylon, b. 22 SEP 2246 BC   d. 2008 BC
Mother: Lomna Bat Sina'ar, b. ABT 2247 BC in Salem, Jerusalem, Canaan   d. ABT 2004 BC in Palestine

Family 2: Ôrâ bat 'Ûr ben Kesed,    b. ABT 2213 BC in Ur, Chaldea, Mesopotamia    d. ABT 1973 BC in Ur, Chaldea, Mesopotamia
  1. Serug ben Reu , King of Adage and Ur I, b. ABT 2185 BC in Chaldea     d. 1955 BC in Ur, Sarghin
Sources:
  1. Title: Jasher 7:22
    Author: J.H. Parry & Company. (1887). The Book of Jasher. (Originally translated in 1840 from the Original Hebrew into English).
    Publication: Name: https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Book-of-Jasher.pdf;
    Note: 22 And Peleg his brother begat Yen, and Yen begat Serug, and Serug begat Nahor and Nahor begat Terah, and Terah was thirty-eight years old, and he begat Haran and Nahor.
    Page: Peleg begat Yen (Reu) who begat Serug
  2. Title: FABPEDIGREE: Reu (Ragau Ra'u) (King?) of LAGASH
    Publication: Name: http://fabpedigree.com/s076/f568853.htm;
    Note: Reu (Ragau Ra'u) (King?) of LAGASH aka Ra'o ibn PHALEG; (Yen); `Friend' Born: Palestine abt. 2213 BC Died: abt. 1974 BC Ur, Chaldea Poss. Jullus of Rome's 15-Great Grandfather. HM George I's 103-Great Grandfather. HRE Ferdinand I's 99-Great Grandfather. `Osawatomie' Brown's 109-Great Grandfather. Wife/Partner: 'Ora bat 'UR Children: Serug (Sargon; ben RAGAU) King/Governor of UR & AGADE ; Shela ________ ________ ________ ________ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______ _____ _____ / -- Arphaxad (King) of ARRAPACHTIS + ====> [ 19] / -- Cainain the SEMITE | \ | (skip this generation?) / \ -- Rasueja (bint SHUSHAN) + ====> [ 21] / -- Shelah (ben CAINAN) of CHALDEA / \ -- Melka (bint MADAI) of MEDES (skip?) + ====> [ 20] / -- Eber ibn SHELAH (2277? BC - 1813? BC) | \ / -- Kesed ben ARPHAXAD + ====> [ 22] | \ -- Mu'ak (Muak) ben KESED / \ -- poss. Ninsun / -- Pelag ben EBER (Shinar 2243? BC - 2004? BC) | \ / -- Cush ben HAM + ====> [ 19] | | | | OR: Baal, GOD of Thunder & Winter ... + ====> [ 9] | | / | OR: poss. source: Amurru, GOD of AMORITES + ====> [ 5] | | / -- Nimrod (King) of ASSYRIA & BABYLON | | | \ | OR: source: Gilgamesh (5th King) of URUK + ====> [ 7] | | | \ -- Hept Ishtar + ====> [ 1] | | | | OR: Anchinoe of EGYPT, daughter of NILE + ====> [ 7] | | / | OR: poss. not Semiramis (Queen) of BABYLON + ====> [ 22] | \ -- 'Azurad bint NEBROD | \ -- Hept Ishtar | \ | OR: poss. not Semiramis (Queen) of BABYLON + ====> [ 22] / \ -- poss. not Ningal, GODDESS of the Moon + ====> [ 6] - Reu (Ragau Ra'u) (King?) of LAGASH \ / -- Noah (Noe) ibn LAMEK + ====> [ 17] | / -- Ham ibn NOAH | | \ | OR: poss. source: Saturnus [alt ped] + ====> [ 23] | | \ -- poss. Emzara (Coba) + ====> [ 17] | | | or: Titea | / | OR: Naamah the Charmer + ====> [ 13] | / -- Canaan (eponym of CANAAN) (2876? BC - ?) | / \ -- Nehelatamah ADANYA + ====> [ 17] | / -- Sina'ar | | \ / -- Batawil YAPHETIDY + ====> [ 20] | / \ -- Arsal YAPHETIDY \ -- Lomna bint SINA'AR His (poss.) Great Grandchildren: Amthelo of AGADE ; Milcah ; Terah (Thare Terih) (King?) of AGADE ; 'Edna bat 'ABRAM
  3. Title: Legacy NFS Source: Reu Ben Peleg -
    Author: Fab Pedigree, http://fabpedigree.com/s037/f054374.htm
    Note: Born: abt. 1512 U.S. President's 10-Great Grandmother. Lady Diana's 13-Great Grandmother. Gen. Pierpont Hamilton's 11-Great Grandmother.
    Page: Migrated from user-supplied source citation: urn:familysearch:source:3244722184
  4. Title: Reu, Rehu ben Peleg in the Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015
    Publication: Name: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?viewrecord=1&r=an&db=WebASM-9289&indiv=try&h=18811464;
    Note: Name: Reu, Rehu ben Peleg Gender: Male Spouse: Ora Bat Ur Children: Serug ben Reu URL: http://www.genealogieonline.nl..
  5. Title: Wikiwand: Lagash
    Publication: Name: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Lagash;
    Note: Lagash/ˈleɪɡæʃ/ (cuneiform: 𒉢𒁓𒆷𒆠 LAGAŠKI; Sumerian: Lagaš) is an ancient city located northwest of the junction of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers and east of Uruk, about 22 kilometres (14 mi) east of the modern town of Ash Shatrah, Iraq. Lagash (modern Al-Hiba) was one of the oldest cities of the Ancient Near East. The ancient site of Nina (modern Surghul) is around 10 km (6.2 mi) away and marks the southern limit of the state. Nearby Girsu (modern Telloh), about 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Lagash, was the religious center of the Lagash state. Lagash's main temple was the E-Ninnu, dedicated to the god Ningirsu. History From inscriptions found at Girsu such as the Gudea cylinders, it appears that Lagash was an important Sumerian city in the late 3rd millennium BC. It was at that time ruled by independent kings, Ur-Nanshe (24th century BC) and his successors, who were engaged in contests with the Elamites on the east and the kings of Kienĝir and Kish on the north. Some of the earlier works from before the Akkadian conquest are also extremely interesting, in particular Eanatum's Stele of the Vultures and Entemena's great silver vase ornamented with Ningirsu's sacred animal Anzu: a lion-headed eagle with wings outspread, grasping a lion in each talon. With the Akkadian conquest Lagash lost its independence, its ruler or ensi becoming a vassal of Sargon of Akkad and his successors; but Lagash continued to be a city of much importance and above all, a centre of artistic development. After the collapse of Sargon's state, Lagash again thrived under its independent kings (ensis), Ur-Baba and Gudea, and had extensive commercial communications with distant realms. According to his own records, Gudea brought cedars from the Amanus and Lebanon mountains in Syria, diorite from eastern Arabia, copper and gold from central and southern Arabia, while his armies were engaged in battles with Elam on the east. His was especially the era of artistic development. We even have a fairly good idea of what Gudea looked like, since he placed in temples throughout his city numerous statues or idols depicting himself with lifelike realism, (Statues of Gudea). At the time of Gudea, the capital of Lagash was actually in Girsu. The kingdom covered an area of approximately 1,600 square kilometres (620 sq mi). It contained 17 larger cities, eight district capitals, and numerous villages (about 40 known by name). According to one estimate, Lagash was the largest city in the world from c. 2075 to 2030 BC. Soon after the time of Gudea, Lagash was absorbed into the Ur III state as one of its prime provinces. There is some information about the area during the Old Babylonian period. After that it seems to have lost its importance; at least we know nothing more about it until the construction of the Seleucid fortress mentioned, when it seems to have become part of the Greek kingdom of Characene. Conflict with Umma This cuneiform text gives the city of Umma's account of its long-running border dispute with Lagash. Circa 2350 BC. From Umma, Iraq. The British Museum, London This cuneiform text gives the city of Umma's account of its long-running border dispute with Lagash. Circa 2350 BC. From Umma, Iraq. The British Museum, London In c. 2450 BC, Lagash and the neighbouring city of Umma fell out with each other after a border dispute. As described in Stele of the Vultures the current king of Lagash, Eannatum, inspired by the patron god of his city, Ningirsu, set out with his army to defeat the nearby city. Initial details of the battle are unclear, but the Stele is able to portray a few vague details about the event. According to the Stele's engravings, when the two sides met each other in the field, Eannatum dismounted from his chariot and proceeded to lead his men on foot. After lowing their spears, the Lagash army advanced upon the army from Umma in a dense Phalanx. After a brief clash, Eannatum and his army had gained victory over the army of Umma. Despite having been struck in the eye by an arrow, the king of Lagash lived on to enjoy his army's victory. This battle is one of the earliest organised battles known to scholars and historians. Dynasties of Lagash The cuneiform text states that Enannatum I reminds the gods of his prolific temple achievements in Lagash. Circa 2400 BC. From Girsu, Iraq. The British Museum, London The cuneiform text states that Enannatum I reminds the gods of his prolific temple achievements in Lagash. Circa 2400 BC. From Girsu, Iraq. The British Museum, London These dynasties are not found on the Sumerian King List, although one extremely fragmentary supplement has been found in Sumerian, known as the rulers of Lagash.[8] It recounts how after the flood mankind was having difficulty growing food for itself, being dependent solely on rainwater; it further relates that techniques of irrigation and cultivation of barley were then imparted by the gods. At the end of the list is the statement "Written in the school", suggesting this was a scribal school production. A few of the names from the Lagash rulers listed below may be made out, including Ur-Nanshe, "Ane-tum", En-entar-zid, Ur-Ningirsu, Ur-Bau, and Gudea. First dynasty of Lagash Ruler Proposed reign Notes Enhengal Lugal-sha-engur (Lugal-Suggur) high priest or ensi Ur-virte (Ur-nina) c. 2500 BC king Akurgal Eannatum c. 25th century BC grandson of Ur-Nanshe, king, took Sumer away from Enshagkushana of Uruk and repulsed the armies of Kish, Elam and Mari En-anna-tum I c. 25th century BC brother to Eanatum, high priest, Ur-Luma and Illi of Umma, as well as Kug-Bau of Kish gained independence from him. Entemena c. 25th century BC son of Enanatum I, king, contemporary with Lugal-ure (or Lugalkinishedudu) of Uruk and defeated Illi of Umma Enanatum II Enentarzid Lugalanda Urukagina c. 2300 BC king, defeated by Lugalzagesi of Uruk, issued a proclamation of social reformes. Second dynasty of Lagash Ruler Proposed reign (short chronology) Proposed reign (middle chronology) Notes Lugalushumgal Puzer-Mama Ur-Utu Ur-Mama Lu-Baba Lugula Kaku or Kakug Ur-Baba 2093 – 2080 BC 2157 – 2144 BC Gudea 2080 – 2060 BC 2144 – 2124 BC Son-in-law of Ur-baba Ur-Ningirsu 2060 – 2055 BC 2124 – 2119 BC Son of Gudea Pirigme or Ugme 2055 – 2053 BC 2119 – 2117 BC Grandson of Gudea Ur-gar 2053 – 2049 BC 2117 – 2113 BC Nammahani 2049 – 2046 BC 2113 – 2110 BC Grandson of Kaku, defeated by Ur-Namma Archaeology Lagash is one of the largest archaeological mounds in the region, measuring roughly 3 by 1.5 km (2 by 1 mi). Estimates of its area range from 400 to 600 hectares (990 to 1,480 acres). The site is divided by the bed of a canal/river, which runs diagonally through the mound. The site was first excavated, for six weeks, by Robert Koldewey in 1887. It was inspected during a survey of the area by Thorkild Jacobsen and Fuad Safar in 1953, finding the first evidence of its identification as Lagash. The major polity in the region of al-Hiba and Tello had formerly been identified as ŠIR.BUR.LA (Shirpurla). Tell Al-Hiba was again explored in five seasons of excavation between 1968 and 1976 by a team from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University. The team was led by Vaughn E. Crawford, and included Donald P. Hansen and Robert D. Biggs. The primary focus was the excavation of the temple Ibgal of Inanna and the temple Bagara of Ningirsu, as well as an associated administrative area. The team returned 12 years later, in 1990, for a final season of excavation led by D. P. Hansen. The work primarily involved areas adjacent to an, as yet, unexcavated temple. The results of this season have apparently not yet been published.
  6. Title: Historyfiles: Kings of Lagash
    Publication: Name: http://www.historyfiles.co.uk/KingListsMiddEast/MesopotamiaLagash.htm;
  7. Title: Looklex.com- Babylonia
    Publication: Name: http://looklex.com/e.o/babylonia.htm;
  8. Title: Reü ben PELEG LAGASH in the Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015
    Publication: Name: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?viewrecord=1&r=an&db=WebASM-9289&indiv=try&h=2369247;
    Note: Name: Reü ben PELEG LAGASH Gender: m (Male) Birth Place: Jerusalem, Israël Death Place: Ur, Chaldea, Israël Father: Peleg ben EBER Mother: Lamna bint SHINAR Spouse: Ora bat UR Children: Serôg ben REÜ van UR URL: https://www.genealogieonline.n...
  9. Title: Rehu in the Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015
    Publication: Name: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=WebASM-9289&h=28810488&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=9289;
    Note: Name: Rehu Gender: m (Male) Birth Date: Abt 2217 Death Date: Abt 1978 Father: Peleg Children: Serug URL: https://www.genealogieonline.n...
  10. Title: Legacy NFS Source: Reu Ben Peleg - Published information: death:
    Note: Published information: death: Published information: male Published information: birth-name: Reu Published information: birth:
    Page: Migrated from user-supplied source citation: urn:familysearch:source:2036922561
  11. Title: Reu of Peleg in the Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    Publication: Name: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=FindAGraveGlobal&h=3136318&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=9289;
    Note: Name: Reu of Peleg Birth Place: Iraq Death Place: Iraq Has Bio?: Y URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-..
  12. Title: Legacy NFS Source: Reu Ben Peleg -
    Author: Holy Bible, Luke, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah: Oct 1993, Page number: 3:35
    Page: Migrated from user-supplied source citation: urn:familysearch:source:2684060738
  13. Title: Wikipedia: Reu
    Publication: Name: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reu;
  14. Title: BIBLIA
    Publication: Name: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=G%C3%A9nesis+11%3A20-21&version=NVI;
  15. Title: BIBLIA
    Publication: Name: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=G%C3%A9nesis+11%3A18&version=NVI;
  16. Title: Slideshow: Mesopotamia
    Publication: Name: http://slideplayer.com/slide/8388255/;
  17. Title: Legacy NFS Source: Reu Ben Peleg -
    Author: June Ferguson to Adam Genealogy, June Ferguson http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Palace/6407/index-2.html fergy2002@verizon.net, June Ferguson
    Page: Migrated from user-supplied source citation: urn:familysearch:source:2275540776
  18. Title: NACIMIENTO Y DESCENDENCIA DE REÚ
    Publication: Name: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+11%3A18+-+21&version=NVI;
  19. Title: Pedigree Chart for Reu (Ragau Ra'u) of LAGASH
    Author: https://fabpedigree.com/s076/f568853.htm
    Publication: Name: https://fabpedigree.com/s076/f568853.htm;
    Note: Pedigree Chart for Reu (Ragau Ra'u) of LAGASH.
  20. Title: Reu, Rehu ben Peleg in the Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015
    Publication: Name: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=WebASM-9289&h=17242189&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=9289;
    Note: Name: Reu, Rehu ben Peleg Gender: Male Spouse: Ora Bat Ur Children: Serug ben Reu URL: http://www.genealogieonline.nl..
  21. Title: Legacy NFS Source: Reu Ben Peleg -
    Author: Holy Bible, The First Book of The Chronicles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah: Oct 1993, Page number: 1:25
    Page: Migrated from user-supplied source citation: urn:familysearch:source:2684060734

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