Orodes III of Parthia was raised to the throne of the Parthian Empire by the magnates after the death of Phraates V of Parthia (ruled c. 2 BC – AD 4), c. AD 6. He was killed after a short reign "on account of his extreme cruelty" (Josephus). After his death, Phraates V's brother Vonones I (ruled c. 8–12) tried to assume the throne, but a civil war with Artabanus II (ruled c. 10–38) followed.

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References

• Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, xviii.