Antiochus IV

noun

1. Antiochus Epiphanes, died 164? b.c., king of Syria 175–164?.

Antiochus IV

noun

1. Antiochus IV?215 bc164 bcMSyrianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler ?215–164 bc , Seleucid king of Syria (175–164), who attacked the Jews and provoked the revolt of the Maccabees

Example Sentences

In 175 B.C. the Seleucid king Antiochus IV Epiphanes came into power and tried to force Judeans to assimilate.

From National Geographic

By rebelling against the pagan Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the Maccabees stood up for religious liberty, many believe.

From Washington Times

It commemorates the rededicating of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem in 165 B.C. when Jews – led by a band of brothers called the Maccabees – tossed out statues of Hellenic gods that had been placed there by King Antiochus IV when he conquered Judea.

From Salon

The team also found coins that date from the time of Antiochus IV to the time of Antiochus VII, who was the Seleucid king when the Acra fell.

From National Geographic

The revolt was put down, and Antiochus IV Epiphanes sacked the city, banned traditional Jewish rites, and set up Greek gods in the temple.

From National Geographic