1.1Antiochus III (c.242–187 BC), reigned 223–187 BC; known as Antiochus the Great. He restored and expanded the Seleucid empire.
1.2Antiochus IV (c.215–163 BC), son of Antiochus III, reigned 175–163 BC; known as Antiochus Epiphanes. His firm control of Judaea and his attempt to Hellenize the Jews resulted in the revival of Jewish nationalism and the Maccabean revolt.
Definition of Antiochus in US English:
Antiochus
proper nounanˈtīəkəs
1The name of eight Seleucid kings.
1.1Antiochus III (c.242–187 BC), reigned 223–187 BC; known as Antiochus the Great. He restored and expanded the Seleucid empire.
1.2Antiochus IV (c.215–163 BC), son of Antiochus III; reigned 175–163 BC; known as Antiochus Epiphanes. His attempt to Hellenize the Jews resulted in the revival of Jewish nationalism and the Maccabean revolt.