Antiochus Epiphanies & The Maccabean Revolt (aug 29, 167 BC – apr 4, 143 BC)
Description:
Antiochus IV, the Eighth ruler of the Seleucid dynasty, ruled ruthlessly and mocked the Jews by defiling their temple. God raised up a man, Judas Maccabee, who led a revolt against Antiochus Epiphanies. After regaining control of the temple, accounts were recorded in the Apocrypha.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 29, 167 BC
apr 4, 143 BC
~ 24 years