Antiochus IV

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

Antiochus IV

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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

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Antiochus IV had about as much in common with Aristotle as Rick Santorum has with Thomas Paine.

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Hanukkah marks the victory of the Jews over Antiochus IV and the Seleucid Empire.

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The holiday marks the victory of the Jews over Antiochus IV and the Seleucid Empire.

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He made friends with the surrounding princes, formed a marriage connection with Antiochus IV.

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