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Antiochus IV Epiphanes is he the Prince of Persia who is the Prince of Persia?
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When did Antiochus IV Epiphanes die?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes died in -164.
When was Antiochus IV Epiphanes born?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes was born in -215.
A political ruler opposed to the Bible was?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes
This Syrian ruler's orders for Jews to worship Greek gods led to the maccabean revolt?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes
Who is antiochus epiphanes IV and why is he important in the old testament?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes was a Seleucid king who ruled over Judea in the 2nd century BCE. He is significant in the Old Testament for his persecution of the Jewish people and desecration of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, sparking the Maccabean Revolt. This event led to the celebration of Hanukkah.
When did Antiochus IV Epiphanes take the title Epiphanes?
Antiochus took the title Epiphanes (meaning God Manifest) when he took the Seleucid throne in 174 BCE. Kings by tradition gave themselves an epithet once taking power, like Alexander 'The Great.' Antiochus's epithet is said to be the first time a king chose to call himself 'God' though Egyptian Pharaohs were known to compare themselves to deities. Another interesting side note is Antiochus was not named Antiochus at birth. His name was Mithradates. ~J.M. DeBord PS - I wrote a novel featuring Antiochus titled "Something Coming."
Who was the villain of Hanukkah?
The Syrian-Greeks of the Seleucid Empire. In particular, Antiochus Epiphanes IV.
Who was villain on Hanukkah?
The Syrian-Greeks, led by Antiochus IV.
Why did the Hebrews object to the orders of king Antiochus?
Antiochus IV of Syria wanted them to become Hellenized- to follow Greeks rather than Jewish customes
How did the Maccabees get their name?
The Maccabees were a Jewish national liberation movement that fought for and won independence from Antiochus IV Epiphanes of the Hellenistic Seleucid dynasty, who was succeeded by his infant son Antiochus V Eupator. The Maccabees founded the Hasmonean royal dynasty and established Jewish independence in the Hasmonean Kingdom for about one hundred years, from 164 BCE to 63 BCE. The Maccabees found their name by flicking through the bible and picking out a random word.
When did Antiochus IV Epiphanes desecrate the Temple?
He sent an Athenian senator to force the Jews to profane the Temple in Jerusalem and dedicate it to Olympian Zeus. He also brought into the Temple things that were forbidden, so that the altar was covered with abominable offerings prohibited by the Torah laws.
Who was ivan IV?
Ivan IV, the Terrible was the prince of russia during (1547-1584)
