970s BC
The 970s BC is a decade that lasted from 979 BC to 970 BC.
Events and trends
- Possible date of the birth of King David. Coronation of King Solomon.
Significant People
- King Zhao of Zhou fourth king of the Chinese Zhou dynasty ascended the throne.
- Shoshenq I, pharaoh of Egypt. is born ; "Shishak" of 1 Kings 14:25.