Inda-bibi had given refuge to Nebo-bel-sumi at the time of Saul Mugina's discomfiture, and Asshur-bani-pal repeatedly but vainly demanded the surrender of the refugee.

He did not, however, attempt to enforce his demand by an appeal to arms; and Inda-bibi might have retained his kingdom in peace, had not domestic troubles arisen to disturb him.

He was conspired against by the commander of his archers, a second Umman-aldas, who killed him and occupied his throne.

Many pretenders, at the same time, arose in different parts of the country; and Asshur-bani-pal, learning how Elam was distracted, determined on a fresh effort to conquer it.

He renewed his demand for the surrender of Nebo-bel-sumi, who would have been given up had he not committed suicide.