Fact: Antiochus IV Epiphanes

The reign of Antiochus IV Epiphanes (175–164 B.C.) was disastrous for the Jews (11:21–35; see 8:9–14, 23–25). He banned circumcision, ended the sacrifices, and defiled the temple. Judas Maccabeus led a revolt against him in 167 B.C.