King Antiochus IV Epiphanes in the Temple of Solomon -Author: Martin, David, 1639-1721

Image Title: The Desecration of the Temple

Scripture Reference:

1 Maccabees 1 (further images / scripture text)

Description: This engraving depicts Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the king of the Seleucid Empire (r. 175-164 BCE), desecrating the Temple in Jerusalem.

Antiochus IV Epiphanes desecrated the temple of Jerusalem. This historic event took place in the year 156 BCE.