The 960s BC is a decade that lasted from 969 BC to 960 BC.
Events and trends
- 967 BC—Tiglath-Pileser II becomes King of Assyria.1
- 967 BC—Solomon becomes king of the Israelites. (962 BC—traditional date)
- 965 BC—David, king of the ancient Israelites, died.
Significant people
- Solomon becomes king of the Kingdom of Israel
- Snake Spine, Ajaw of Palenque, semi legendary (967 BC-?)
- Ashur-Dan II, king of Assyria, is born (approximate date).
- Jereboam, king of Israel, is born (approximate date).
- Rehoboam, king of Judah, is born (approximate date).
References
References
- "Was Tiglath-pileser III a Usurper?", Tiglath-pileser III, Founder of the Assyrian Empire, SBL Press, pp. 25–42, 2022-07-21, doi:10.2307/j.ctv2r4kxpx.7, retrieved 2022-07-24