 When Micipsa died in 118 BC, he was succeeded jointly by his two sons Hiempsal I and Adherbal and Masinissa's illegitimate grandson, Jugurtha, of Berber origin, who was very popular among the Numidians.Hiempsal and Jugurtha quarreled immediately after the death of Micipsa.Jugurtha had Hiempsal killed, which led to open war with Adherbal.