1080s BC (1 events)
1074 BC
ID: 4632
Ashur-bel-kala makes peace with Babylon through dynastic marriage - temporary stabilization
ID: 4632
1050s BC (6 events)
1050 BC
ID: 2741
Saul anointed as first king of Israel - Samuel anoints Saul, monarchy established to fight Philistines
ID: 2741
1050 BC
ID: 3644
Phoenician alphabet spreads - simplified 22-letter system replaces complex scripts, ancestor of modern alphabets
ID: 3644
1050 BC
ID: 3646
Greek settlement of Cyprus - sub-Mycenaean culture established by refugees and migrants
ID: 3646
1050 BC
ID: 5795
Philistines capture the Ark of the Covenant - defeat Israel at Battle of Aphek, take Ark to Dagon's temple in Ashdod
ID: 5795
1046 BC
ID: 3616
Battle of Muye - Zhou defeats Shang, King Zhou burns himself alive, Mandate of Heaven proclaimed
ID: 3616
1046 BC
ID: 4698
Battle of Muye - Zhou overthrows Shang Dynasty, introduces Mandate of Heaven concept
ID: 4698
1020s BC (1 events)
1020 BC
ID: 5796
David defeats Goliath of Gath - young shepherd kills Philistine champion with sling and stone
ID: 5796
1010s BC (2 events)
1007 BC
ID: 2742
Death of Saul at Mount Gilboa - Saul and sons killed fighting Philistines, David becomes king of Judah
ID: 2742
1003 BC
ID: 2743
David captures Jerusalem - makes it capital of united kingdom, 'City of David' established
ID: 2743
1000s BC (3 events)
1000 BC
ID: 2744
Davidic Covenant - Nathan prophesies eternal dynasty for David, theological foundation of monarchy
ID: 2744
1000 BC
ID: 5411
Biblical wine references multiply - Noah's vineyard and drunkenness, wine as blessing and curse, central to Hebrew culture
ID: 5411
1000 BC
ID: 5797
David subdues Philistines - breaks their military dominance, makes them tributaries but doesn't expel them
ID: 5797