Picture 1: King Epiphanes erects a pagan idol, namely the Greek God, Zeus, in the Jewish temple (2nd century BCE):
- 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.
Picture 2: 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 soldiers robbed the temple of Jerusalem and hauled off its golden treasure.
Picture 3: Antiochus IV Epiphanes unsuccessfully attempts to capture a Persian city (Elimais, Persepolis) in the second century BCE:
- Emperor Antiochus IV Epiphanes and his army attempt to siege the city gates of Elimais, Persepolis.
