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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.
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.
A political ruler opposed to the Bible was?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes
Which ruler defiled the Jewish temple by slaughtering pigs?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the Seleucid king, defiled the Jewish temple in 167 BCE by slaughtering pigs on the altar, outlawing Jewish practices, and erecting an altar to Zeus inside the temple. This led to the Maccabean Revolt by the Jewish rebels against the Seleucid rule.
This Syrian ruler's orders for Jews to worship Greek gods led to the maccabean revolt?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes
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.
Why did Judas Maccabeus lead the Maccabees in the defeat of Antiochus and the Greeks?
Judas Maccabeus led the Maccabees in their revolt against Antiochus IV Epiphanes and the Greeks primarily to defend Jewish religious freedom and restore the desecrated Second Temple. Antiochus had imposed Hellenistic practices and outlawed Judaism, prompting a strong desire among the Jews to reclaim their identity and autonomy. Judas, as a skilled military leader, united the Jewish people and orchestrated a series of successful guerrilla warfare campaigns against the better-equipped Greek forces. His leadership ultimately culminated in the rededication of the Temple, celebrated in the festival of Hanukkah.
Who was villain on Hanukkah?
The Syrian-Greeks, led by Antiochus IV.
What group tried to force the Jews to worship idols?
The group that historically attempted to force Jews to worship idols were the Hellenistic rulers, particularly during the reign of Antiochus IV Epiphanes in the 2nd century BCE. He sought to impose Greek culture and religion on the Jewish people, leading to the desecration of the Second Temple and the prohibition of Jewish religious practices. This oppression sparked the Maccabean Revolt, which aimed to restore Jewish worship and independence.
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
