Aretas III
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Gender | Male |
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Died | 62 BC |
Grandchildren | Malichus I |
Children | Obodas II |
Parents | Obodas I |
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ID | 4356246 |
Aretas III Life story
Aretas III was king of the Nabataean kingdom from 87 to 62 BCE. Aretas ascended to the throne upon the death of his brother, Obodas I, in 87 BCE. During his reign, he extended his kingdom to cover what now forms the northern area of Jordan, the south of Syria, and part of Saudi Arabia.