Antiochus Vii

Antiochus VII, also known as Antiochus Sidetes, was a king of Syria from 139/138 to 129 BC. He was born around 159 and died in 129 BC. He was the son of Demetrius I and brother of Demetrius II. After Demetrius II was captured, Antiochus VII became the third husband of his brother’s queen Cleopatra Thea. He removed Trypho, who had taken control of the throne, in 139 BC.

Antiochus VII was at war with the Jews from 138 to 134. He destroyed part of Jerusalem and caused John Hyrcanus to submit to his rule. He died while fighting in the Parthian War.