What happened in 950 BC?
Ashkelon founded and Abijah born — among 2 events recorded in 950 BC.
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People 1
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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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Empires & Countries 1
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Ashkelon founded
Ashkelon was founded.
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 950 BC.
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Hiram I born
Born in Tyre. Phoenician king.
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Priene
Ancient city of Ionia, in modern-day Turkey
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Perge
Ancient city of Pamphylia in modern-day Turkey
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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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Carteia
Ancient city and archaeological site at San Roque, Spain
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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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