Endaruta


Endaruta was the ruler of Achshaph-, in the 1350-1335 BC Amarna letters correspondence. Endaruta was the author of EA 223,, of the letters. He is only referenced in two other letters EA 366 and 367, but EA 367, entitled: "From the Pharaoh to a vassal" is addressed to Endaruta, with instructions to guard his city. Pharaoh states Hanni-Khanni, is en route with the "archer-army force", and to prepare for their needs. Tablet-letter 367 is an undamaged, twenty-five line letter.

The Amarna letters involving Endaruta

EA 367">Amarna letter EA 367">EA 367--title: ''"From the Pharaoh to a vassal"''

The phrase: Know that the king is hale like the Sun in the Sky is a standard phrase used by the pharaoh, used in a short form, and a long form. See: Amarna letters–phrases and quotations

EA 223">Amarna letter EA 223">EA 223--title: ''"Compliance with orders"''

EA 366">Amarna letter EA 366">EA 366--[Šuwardata]'s letter of his brothers aid

In letter EA 366, "A rescue operation", Šuwardata discusses the war with the Habiru, and the aid of his brother rulers. See: letter no. 8 of 8 by Šuwardata, entitled: "A rescue operation".