Ashur-nirari III
| Ashur-nirari III | |
|---|---|
| King of Assyria | |
| King of the Middle Assyrian Empire | |
| Reign | 6 regnal years 1202–1197 BC (high) 1192-1187 BC (low) |
| Predecessor | Ashur-nadin-apli |
| Successor | Enlil-kudurri-usur |
| Father | Ashur-nadin-apli |
Aššur-nerari III, inscribed maš-šur-ERIM.GABA, “Aššur is my help,” was king of Assyria (1202–1197 BC or 1192–1187 BC). He was the grandson of Tukulti-Ninurta I and might have succeeded his uncle or more probably his father Ashur-nadin-apli to the throne, who had participated in a conspiracy against Tukulti-Ninurta I which led to his murder.