The fifth pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty, a.k.a. Sethos II
| Precedessor Successor | |
|---|---|
| Reign of Seti II | |
| AE Chronology | 1202–1198 |
| v. Beckerath | 1200–1194 |
| Shaw | 1200–1194 |
| Dodson | 1201–1195 |
| Arnold | 1214–1204 |
| Malek | 1200–1194 |
| Grimal | 1202–1196 |
| Redford | 1221–1215 |
| Highest attestation | Year 6 |
Seti II was a son of Merenptah, and succeeded his father. His short reign was complicated by an usurper, Amenmesse, that took control of Thebes and parts of Upper Egypt.
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Ka nakht wer pehty The Dual King User kheperu Ra, setep en Ra Son of Ra Seti mery en Ptah
Horus names
The oldest form of the name of a pharaoh, a falcon representing Horus is perched on the palace facade.
Horus name
Ka nakht wer pehty
kꜢ-nḫt wr-pḥti
The strong bull, great of might
E1:D40-wr:r-F9-F9
Seti II Athribis obelisk usurped from Ramesses II (Berlin ÄM 12800)
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 244:5-16
Roeder, Ägyptische Inschriften aus den Königlichen Museum zu Berlin, II , p. 28, 30, 32
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The strong bull, great of might
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 6:H1
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 244:5-16
Roeder, Ägyptische Inschriften aus den Königlichen Museum zu Berlin, II , p. 28, 30, 32
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The strong bull, great of might
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 6:H1
Horus name variant
Ka nakht mery Ra
kꜢ-nḫt mri-rꜤ
The strong bull, beloved of Ra
E1:D40-mr-i-i-C2A
Daressy, Notes et remarques, RecTrav 14 (1893): 30-31 (XLIX)
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The strong bull, beloved of Ra
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 6:H3
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The strong bull, beloved of Ra
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 6:H3
Horus name variant
Ka nakht mery Ra
kꜢ-nḫt mri-rꜤ
The strong bull, beloved of Ra
E1:D40-mr-C2
Sandstone seated statue of Seti II ( British Museum EA26)
Sandstone statue, Turin 1383
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 268:3
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The strong bull, beloved of Ra
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 6:H5
Sandstone statue, Turin 1383
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 268:3
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The strong bull, beloved of Ra
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 6:H5
Horus name variant
Ka nakht mery Ra
kꜢ-nḫt mri-rꜤ
The strong bull, beloved of Ra
E1:D40-mr-i-i-ra:Z1-A40
Sandstone statue, Turin 1383
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 268:5
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The strong bull, beloved of Ra
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 6:H4
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 268:5
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The strong bull, beloved of Ra
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 6:H4
Nebty names
The “Two Ladies”, the goddesses Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing Upper and Lower Egypt respectively.
Nebty name
Nakht khepesh der pedjut 9
nḫt-ḫpš dr-pḏt-9
The strong-armed one who has repelled the Nine Bows
n:xt:x*t:D40-xpS:d:r:D40-pD:t*3:3*3
Seti II Athribis obelisk usurped from Ramesses II (Berlin ÄM 12800)
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 244:8/11
Roeder, Ägyptische Inschriften aus den Königlichen Museum zu Berlin, II , p. 28
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The strong-armed one who has repelled the Nine Bows
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:N1
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 244:8/11
Roeder, Ägyptische Inschriften aus den Königlichen Museum zu Berlin, II , p. 28
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The strong-armed one who has repelled the Nine Bows
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:N1
Nebty name variant
Mek Kemet waf khasut
mk-kmt wꜤf-ḫꜢswt
The protector of Egypt
who has subdued foreign countries
Aa15:a:k-I6:Aa15:t*O49-w-a:f:D40-N25:t*3
Sandstone statue, Turin 1383
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 268:5
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The protector of Egypt who has subdued foreign countries
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:N3
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 268:5
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The protector of Egypt who has subdued foreign countries
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:N3
Nebty name variant
Mek Kemet waf khasut
mk-kmt wꜤf-ḫꜢswt
The protector of Egypt
G20:k-I6-Aa15:t*O49-G45-f:W:D40-N25:t*Z2
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 251:4-5
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The protector of Egypt
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:N4
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The protector of Egypt
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:N4
Golden Horus names
Horus perched on Gold, which was associated with eternity, but its meaning is disputed.
Golden Horus name
Aa neru em tau nebu
ꜤꜢ-nrw-m-tꜢw-nbw
He whose victories are great in all the lands
aA:nr:Aa15-N17:N17:N17:nb:W*Z2
Seti II Athribis obelisk usurped from Ramesses II (Berlin ÄM 12800)
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 244:8/11
Roeder, Ägyptische Inschriften aus den Königlichen Museum zu Berlin, II , p. 28, 30
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, He whose victories are great in all the lands
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:G1
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 244:8/11
Roeder, Ägyptische Inschriften aus den Königlichen Museum zu Berlin, II , p. 28, 30
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, He whose victories are great in all the lands
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:G1
Golden Horus name variant
Aa nakhtu em tau nebu
ꜤꜢ-nḫtw m tꜢw-nbw
Great of victories in all lands
aA:a:Y1-n:M3-x^^^D40:t*Z2-Aa15:N17:N17:N17-nb:W*Z2
Statue of Seti II at Karnak
Painted statue (Cairo Museum, CG 1198)
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 260:11-12
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, Great of victories in all lands
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:G2
Painted statue (Cairo Museum, CG 1198)
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 260:11-12
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, Great of victories in all lands
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:G2
Throne names
Announced at the coronation and always written in a cartouche. The “official” name of the pharaoh. Also known as the Prenomen.
Throne name
User kheperu Ra, setep en Ra
wsr-ḫprw-rꜤ stp.n-rꜤ
Powerful are the manifestations of Ra, the chosen one of Ra
ra-wsr-xpr:Z2-stp&n&ra
Seti II Athribis obelisk usurped from Ramesses II (Berlin ÄM 12800)
Roeder, Ägyptische Inschriften aus den Königlichen Museum zu Berlin, II , p. 29
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T1
Roeder, Ägyptische Inschriften aus den Königlichen Museum zu Berlin, II , p. 29
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T1
Throne name variant
User kheperu Ra, setep en Ra
wsr-ḫprw-rꜤ stp.n-rꜤ
The strong one of the manifestations of Ra, whom Ra has chosen
ra-wsr-xpr:Z2-stp&n&ra-C12E-mr
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 294:13
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T7
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T7
Throne name variant
User kheperu Ra, setep en Ra
wsr-ḫprw-rꜤ stp.n-rꜤ
The strong one of the manifestations of Ra, whom Ra has chosen
ra-wsr-xpr:Z2-stp&n&ra-U7:r-i-i-A2-i-mn:n-G7
Griffith, Petrie Papyri (1898), pl. 39, line 34
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T8
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T8
Throne name variant
User kheperu Ra, setep en Ra
wsr-ḫprw-rꜤ stp.n-rꜤ
The strong one of the manifestations of Ra, whom Ra has chosen
ra-wsr-xpr:Z2:n-stp&n&ra
Papyrus Anastasi VI
Gardiner, Bibliotheca Aegyptiaca VII (1937), 72:8
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T2
Gardiner, Bibliotheca Aegyptiaca VII (1937), 72:8
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T2
Throne name variant
User kheperu Ra, mery Amun
wsr-ḫprw-rꜤ mri.imn
The strong one of the manifestations of Ra, beloved of Amun
ra-wsr-xpr:Z2-C12E-mr
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 248:3
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T3
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T3
Throne name variant
User kheperu Ra, mery Amun
wsr-ḫprw-rꜤ mri.imn
The strong one of the manifestations of Ra, beloved of Amun
ra-wsr-xpr:Z2-N36:i*(mn:n)
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 246:14
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T5
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T5
Throne name variant
User kheperu Ra, mery Amun
wsr-ḫprw-rꜤ mri.imn
The strong one of the manifestations of Ra, beloved of Amun
ra-wsr-xpr:Z2-i-mn:n:U7
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, III, 204e
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T6
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T6
Throne name variant
User kheperu Ra, mery Seth
wsr-ḫprw-rꜤ mri.stẖ
The strong one of the manifestations of Ra, beloved of Seth
ra-wsr-xpr:Z2-mr-stX
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 246:3
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T9
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:T9
Birth names
Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.
Birth name
Seti mery en Ptah
stḥy mri n ptḥ
The one who belongs to Seth, beloved of Ptah
p:t-H-mr-stX*i*i:n
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, III, 237c
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E1
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E1
Birth name variant
Seti mery en Ptah
stḥy mri n ptḥ
The one who belongs to Seth, beloved of Ptah
stX\-A40A-N36:n-i-i
Seti II Athribis obelisk usurped from Ramesses II (Berlin ÄM 12800)
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 244:8/11
Roeder, Ägyptische Inschriften aus den Königlichen Museum zu Berlin, II , 31
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 244:8/11
Roeder, Ägyptische Inschriften aus den Königlichen Museum zu Berlin, II , 31
Birth name variant
Seti mery en Ptah
stḥy mri n ptḥ
The one who belongs to Seth, beloved of Ptah
stX-i-i-(p:t)*H*mr\:n
de Morgan, Catalogue des monuments et inscriptions de l'Egypte antique (1894), I, 95, No. 146
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E3
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E3
Birth name variant
Seti mery en Ptah
stḥy mri n ptḥ
The one who belongs to Seth, beloved of Ptah
stX-i-i-mr*(p:t-H):n
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 251:5
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E4
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E4
Birth name variant
Seti mery en Ptah
stḥy mri n ptḥ
The one who belongs to Seth, beloved of Ptah
stX-i-i-N36:n-p:t-H
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, III, 205c/e
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E5
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E5
Birth name variant
Seti mery en Ptah
stḥy mri n ptḥ
The one who belongs to Seth, beloved of Ptah
stX-i-i-U7:n-p:t-H
Fragment of kneeling statue (Cairo Museum, CG 1239)
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 245:10-11
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 245:10-11
Birth name variant
Seti mery en Ptah
stḥy mri n ptḥ
The one who belongs to Seth, beloved of Ptah
stX\-C102-(i-i-mr):n
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 246
Birth name variant
Seti mery en Ptah
stḥy mri n ptḥ
The one who belongs to Seth, beloved of Ptah
stX-i-i-N36:n-p:t-H-C102
Qantir doorway lintel
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 294:14
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 294:14
Birth name variant
Seti mery en Ptah
stḥy mri n ptḥ
The one who belongs to Seth, beloved of Ptah
stX-i-i-N36:n-p:t-H-C19
Metropolitan Museum of Art 67.161.2
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E7
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E7
Birth name variant
Seti mery en Ptah
stḥy mri n ptḥ
The one who belongs to Seth, beloved of Ptah
mr\-H-p:t-sw*ti*i*i:n
Newberry, Scarabs (1908), pl. 36 (4)
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E8
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E8
Birth name variant
Seti mery en Ptah
stḥy mri n ptḥ
The one who belongs to Seth, beloved of Ptah
C98A-V39A-N36:n-p:t-H
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, Text III, 215
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E9
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E9
Birth name variant
Seti mery en Ptah
stḥy mri n ptḥ
The one who belongs to Seth, beloved of Ptah
E21-i-i-U7:n-p:t-H-G7
Papyrus Anastasi VI
Gardiner, Bibliotheca Aegyptiaca VII (1937), 72:8
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E11
Gardiner, Bibliotheca Aegyptiaca VII (1937), 72:8
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E11
Birth name variant
Seti
stḥy
The one who belongs to Seth
E21-i-i
Limestone fragments (Cairo museum CG 25515)
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 382:9
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E10
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 382:9
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 160-161, 6:E10
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