`DBH

`DBH [vocalized as `Azaba or `Adhebah] (fl. 3rd century) was a king of Axum, in the territory of modern-day North Ethiopia and Eritrea,who ruled c. 230–240. He and his son GRMT (possibly vocalized as "Girmai") are known through South Arabian inscriptions which mention Shamir, king of Dhu-Raydan and Himyar asking for his help against the Sabaean kings.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Munro-Hay, S. C. (1991). Aksum: An African Civilization of Late Antiquity, p. 73. Edinburgh: University Press.
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Preceded by
GDRT		 King of Axum Succeeded by
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