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ceeded in his power and dignity by Arbun, surnamed the Brave, in consequence of the many gallant actions he performed. His government lasted 27 years, during which, Saul was anointed king of Israel. Perch the second, the successor of Arbun, was contemporary with the Jewish King David. His reign continued for a period of 40 years. The kingdom of Armenia was next governed by Bazuk, surnamed the Long-lived, by reason of the unusually long duration of his reign, which extended to a period of 50 years, during which the temple of Solomon at Jerusalem was founded. Hoi, succeeded Bazuk in the government of the nation, and held it 44 years. He was surnamed the Terrific, from the peculiarly fierce expression of his countenance.

On the death of Hoi, Husak became king, and swayed the sceptre 31 years. Ambak the second, his successor, held the sovereign power 27 years.

Kaypak, the next king, reigned 45 years, and by the splendour of his military achievements threw the whole of the actions of his predecessors completely into the shade. Pharnavaz the first succeeded Kaypak, and governed the kingdom 33 years. Pharnak the second then assumed the authority, and exercised it for a period of 40 years. He was an inactive, inglo-