Chushan-rishathaim, king of Mesopotamia— King of Mesopotamia, appears to be the interpretation of Chushan-rishathaim. Mesopotamia was situated between the Tigris and Euphrates, and thence had its name [between the rivers]: the Assyrians or Syrians were the inhabitants; and, instigated either by hatred or ambition, they passed the Euphrates, and fell upon the Israelites. We have very little light from prophane history concerning this king. He made the children of Israel tributary for eight years, which is the meaning of the word served in this place. Their subjection, says Calmet, consisted in paying a tribute; or, to speak in the style of Scripture, in making presents and rendering services to the king of Mesopotamia.
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Judges 3:8
8 Therefore the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia:a and the children of Israel served Chushanrishathaim eight years.