History of Armenia, by Father Michael Chamich; from B. C. 2247 to ...

HISTORY OF ARMENIA. 35
his crown by his son Hirachay the Keen, so
called from the brigfhtness of his eves, and who
was also contemporary with Hezekiuh king of
Judah. He died after a reign of 22 years.
Pharnavaz the second, the son of Hirachay,
governed
Armenia 13 years, and was contemporary
with Manasseh the king of Judah and
son of Hezekiah.
Pachoych, son of the late monarch of Armenia,
ruled 35 years.
Cornak, the son of Pachoych, succeeded his
father at his death, and wore the crown of
Armenia eight years, when he died, and was
succeeded by his son Phavos, who reigned 17
years.
Haykak the second, the son of Phavos, at the 3395;
45LI4.
death of the latter, ascended the throne of
Armenia. He joined Nebuchadnezzar the great
king of Babylon in his expedition against the
Jews, and on the latter being led into captivity,
Haykak took one of their chiefs, named
Shambat, together with all his family, and
brought him into Armenia: from Shambat are
descended the great
family of the Bagratians,
which afterwards possessed the throne
of Armenia,
and which derived their name from the
illustrious Bagarat, who, it will hereafter be
seen, shed such a lustre on the reign of
Valarsaces. Many of the most distinguished
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