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609 BCE

King Jehoahaz succeeds his father Josiah as king of Judah, though he is killed by Necho II, who instead installs Jehoahaz's brother Jehoiakim. Battle of Megiddo—King Josiah is killed fighting against Necho II, who was on his way to aid the Assyrian state. The Medes and the Babylonians defeat the Assyrians under Ashur-uballit II and capture Harran. Ashur-uballit II, the last king of Assyria, disappears from history.

Conflict & Security

  • Battle of Megiddo—King Josiah is killed fighting against Necho II, who was on his way to aid the Assyrian state.source
  • The Medes and the Babylonians defeat the Assyrians under Ashur-uballit II and capture Harran. Ashur-uballit II, the last king of Assyria, disappears from history.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • The Persian Gulf recedes by a large portion, extending the Tigris and Euphrates rivers by 187 mi (300 km).source

Crime & Justice

  • King Jehoahaz succeeds his father Josiah as king of Judah, though he is killed by Necho II, who instead installs Jehoahaz's brother Jehoiakim.source

Deaths

  • Duke Kang of Qin, ruler of the state of Qinsource
  • Duke Yi of Qi, ruler of the state of Qisource
  • Ashur-uballit II (probably), last king of Assyriasource