King Orodes III (Persian: ارد سوم) of Parthia was raised to the throne of the Parthian Empire around 4 AD by the magnates after the death of Phraates V of Parthia (reigned ca. 2 BC – AD 4). He was killed after a short reign "on account of his extreme cruelty" (Josephus). After his death, Phraates V's brother Vonones I (reigned ca. 8–12) tried to assume the throne, but a civil war with Artabanus II (reigned ca. 10–38) followed.
| Orodes III of Parthia Arsacid dynasty Born: Unknown Died: AD 6 | ||
| Preceded by Musa and Phraates V |
Great King (Shah) of Parthia AD 4 –AD 6 |
Succeeded by Vonones I |
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“Knavery seems to be so much a the striking feature of its inhabitants that it may not in the end be an evil that they will become aliens to this kingdom.”
—George III (1738–1820)