Picture 1: Antiochus IV Epiphanes unsuccessfully attempts to capture a Persian city (Elimais, Persepolis) in the second century BCE:
Picture 2: King Epiphanes erects a pagan idol, namely the Greek God, Zeus, in the Jewish temple (2nd century BCE):
Picture 3: King Epiphanes robs the temple of King Solomon (The Jewish temple) and carries off its treasure. (2nd century BCE)
Emperor Antiochus IV Epiphanes and his army attempt to siege the city gates of Elimais, Persepolis.
Emperor Antiochus IV Epiphanes erects a statue to his god, Zeus, inside of the temple of Solomon, and burns the Torah, the Jewish holy book, with fire.
Emperor Epiphanes and his soldiers robbed the temple of Jerusalem and hauled off its golden treasure.
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