Who was Sennacherib's second designated heir?
His son Arda-Mulissu
His son Ashur-nadin-shumi
His son Nabu-shar-usur
His son Esarhaddon
Answer
Sennacherib was an ancient Assyrian king who ruled from 705 to 681 BC. He was known for his ruthlessness and military conquests. He conquered Babylon in 689 BC, and then proceeded to destroy the city. He also conquered Elam and other neighboring kingdoms. Sennacherib's son, Esarhaddon, was his second designated heir. Esarhaddon succeeded his father as king after Sennacherib was assassinated in 681 BC.
Sennacherib: Unraveling the Reign of the Assyrian King
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