What happened in 940 BC?
One recorded event in 940 BC: Carteia.
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Carteia
Ancient city and archaeological site at San Roque, Spain
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 940 BC.
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Rehoboam born
Born in Jerusalem. First King of Judah.
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Elah died
Died in Tirzah. Fourth King of Israel (1 Kings 16).
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Nadab died
Died in Gibbethon. Second King of Israel, son of Jeroboam I.
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King Zhao of Zhou died
Died in Han River. King of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty.
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Abijah born
Born in Jerusalem. Male human biblical figure in 1 Kings 14:31 and 2 Chronicles, second King of Judah.
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Ben-Hadad I born
Born in Damascus. King of Aram Damascus (First Book of Kings).
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Kingdom of Judah founded
Kingdom of Judah was founded, with its capital at Jerusalem.
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Kingdom of Israel founded
Kingdom of Israel was founded, with its capital at Samaria.
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United Kingdom of Israel dissolved
United Kingdom of Israel ceased to exist, having been centered at Jerusalem.
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Rehoboam died
Died in Jerusalem. First King of Judah.
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Abijah died
Died in Jerusalem. Male human biblical figure in 1 Kings 14:31 and 2 Chronicles, second King of Judah.
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Neo-Assyrian Empire founded
Neo-Assyrian Empire was founded, with its capital at Assur.
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