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Sumu-la-El
Background
Suma-la-El, also spelled as Sumulael or Sumu-la-ilu was an Amorite king of the First Dynasty of Babylon who reigned between 1817 BCE and 1781 BCE. Suma-la-El would come into power following the succession of Sumu-Abum and would be succeeded himself by Sabium. Not much else is known about his rule as the city-state kingdom of Babylon was just getting its start.
[1] Year names of Sumu-la-El of Babylon - CDLIRegnal titlesPreceded bySumu-abumKing of Babylon1817 BC-1781 BCSucceeded bySabiumFirst Dynasty of Babylon
| King Name | Reign |
| Sumu-Abum | 1830—1817 BCE |
| Sumu-la-El | 1817—1781 BCE |
| Sabium | 1781—1767 BCE |
| Apil-Sin | 1767—1749 BCE |
| Sin-Muballit | 1748—1729 BCE |
| Hammurabi | 1728—1686 BCE |
| Samsu-iluna | 1686—1648 BCE |
| Abi-Eshuh | 1648—1620 BCE |
| Ammi-Ditana | 1620—1583 BCE |
| Ammi-Saduqa | 1582—1562 BCE |
| Samsu-Ditana | 1562—1531 BCE |
