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	Diodotus Tryphon
		Diodotus Tryphon was king of the Seleucid kingdom of Syria.
		As a general of the army, he promoted the claims of the infant son of Alexander Balas, but then in 142 deposed and killed the child and himself seized power in Palestine where Demetrius II was unpopular for his oppressive treatment of the Jews.
		However, internal strife led in 143 to the establishment of Hasmonean rule, and in 138 Diodotus was attacked and defeated in Antioch by Antiochus VII of Side.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/di/Diodotus_Tryphon.html (81 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal
		As Demetrius II did not keep his promise, Jonathan thought it better to support the new king when Diodotus Tryphon and Antiochus VI seized the capital, especially as the latter confirmed all his rights and appointed his brother Simeon strategos of the seacoast, from the "Ladder of Tyre" to the frontier of Egypt.
		Diodotus Tryphon went with an army to Judea and invited Jonathan to Scythopolis for a friendly conference, and persuaded him to dismiss his army of 40,000 men, promising to give him Ptolemais and other fortresses.
		Although Simeon did not trust Diodotus Tryphon, he complied with the request in order that he might not be accused of the death of his brother.
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	Encyclopedia Search
		Tryphon was king of the Seleucid...rule, and in 138
		Tryphon as heir to the throne in opposition to Demetrius II.
		Tryphon a was brought to acknowledge his supremacy in 212 BC.
	www.encyclopedian.com /search.php?searWords=Diodotus (154 words)

	Diodotus Tryphon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Coin of Diodotus Tryphon Diodotus Tryphon was king of the Seleucid kingdom of Syria.
		As a general of the army, he promoted the claims of Antiochus VI Dionysus,the infant son of Alexander Balas, but then in 142 deposed the child and himself seized power in Palestine where Demetrius II was unpopular for his oppressive treatment of the Jews.
		However, internal strife led in 143 BC to the establishment of Hasmonean rule, and in 138 Diodotus was attacked and defeated in Antioch by Antiochus VII of Side.
	diodotus-tryphon.area51.ipupdater.com (115 words)

	Tryphon - International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
		The surname of Diodotus, a usurper of the Syrian throne.
		Tryphon next murdered the young Antiochus VI (1 Macc 13:31) and claimed the throne of Syria for himself (143 BC) (but see the chronology as given in Schurer, HJP, 4th edition, I, 172).
		Tryphon was obliged to flee before Sidetes to Dor (1 Macc 15:11), where Antiochus refused the assistance of Simon (1 Macc 15:26).
	www.studylight.org /enc/isb/view.cgi?number=T8931 (474 words)

	Diodotus Tryphon - RecipeFacts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Diodotus Tryphon was king of the Hellenistic Seleucid kingdom.
		As a general of the army, he promoted the claims of Antiochus VI Dionysus, the infant son of Alexander Balas, in Antioch after Alexander's death, but then in 142 deposed the child and himself seized power in Coele-Syria where Demetrius II Nicator was unpopular for his oppressive treatment of the Jews.
		Despite his preparations and intentions to cow the Jews, Diodotus was entirely unsuccessful, and left the region under the rule of Jonathan's brother Simon, with little gain beyond a minor tribute of 100 talents.
	www.recipeland.com /facts/Diodotus_Tryphon (251 words)

	Diodotus Tryphon - Definition, explanation
		As a general of the army, he promoted the claims of Antiochus VI Dionysus,the infant son of Alexander Balas, but then in 142 deposed the child and himself seized power in Palestine where Demetrius II was unpopular for his oppressive treatment of the Jews.
		Antiochus VI was kept alive in captivity until 138 BC.
		However, internal strife led in 143 BC to the establishment of Hasmonean rule, and in 138 Diodotus was attacked and defeated in Antioch by Antiochus VII of Side.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/d/di/diodotus_tryphon.php (140 words)

	Diodotus Tryphon
		Diodotus Tryphon ('the magnificent'): name of a king of the Seleucid Empire, ruled from 140 to 138.
		Diodotus takes care of Alexander's two years old son Antiochus VI, and is able to continue the struggle against Demetrius, supported by the Hasmonaean leader Jonathan
		Summer 140?: Diodotus kills Antiochus VI and usurps the kingship; he calls himself Diodotus Tryphon; he is not recognized by Rome
	www.livius.org /di-dn/diodotus/diodotus_tryphon.html (223 words)

	Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, page 198 (v. 1) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		144) while he was still a youth, he was brought for ware as a claimant to the crown against Demetriu Nicator by Tryphon, or Diodotus, who had beei one of his father's chief ministers.
		Tryphon me with great success ; Jonathan and Simon, th leaders of the Jews, joined his party ; and Antic chus was acknowledged as king by the greate part of Syria.
		But Tryphon, who had all alon intended to secure the royal power for himself, an had brought forward Antiochus only for this piu pose, now put the young prince to death an ascended the throne, B, c.
	www.ancientlibrary.com /smith-bio/0207.html (864 words)

	SELEUCID EMPIRE
		Younger son of Demetrius I and younger brother of Demetrius II, disposed of Tryphon.
		Infant son of Alexander I, was proclaimed King (and later murdered by the General Diodotus who aspired to throne) in opposition to Demetrius II.
		Tryphon had the young boy killed and usurped the throne in 142; the reverse of his coins depict the same Macedonian helmet type as first issued under Antiochus VI.
	members.verizon.net /vze3xycv/RulersCoins/seleucidPic.htm (1921 words)

	Seleucids
		Conquered by the latter near Antiochia, Alexander fled to Arabia, and was there treacherously murdered.
		DEMETRIUS II NICATOR (145-38 and 129-25) found his right to the throne contested by Diodotus (surnamed Tryphon), a general of Balas, in favor of the latter's son Antiochus VI, a minor.
		Later (141), setting aside his ward, Tryphon strove to secure the throne for himself.
	www.catholicity.com /encyclopedia/s/seleucids.html (1331 words)

	Europa Barbarorum
		Tryphon reigned in a sort of semi-exile after Demetrius II came to power, and was only later defeated by Antiochus VII in 129 BC.
		The seventh Seleucid king to go by the name Antiochus ruled in the absence of his brother, Demetrius II who was at the time held captive in Armenia.
		His reign warrants no note beyond his defeat of Diodotus Tryphon, and the very shortlived recapture of Babylon, before being killed in a Parthian ambush.
	www.europabarbarorum.com /factions_arche-seleukeia_history.html (2567 words)

	Amazon.com: "Diodotus Tryphon": Key Phrase page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		171 The revolt of Diodotus Tryphon and the spread of piracy The first place in Cilicia, then, is the fort of Coracesium, situated on top of...
		Jonathan's single recorded diplomatic miscalculation led to his being captured and subsequently murdered in 142 BCE by Diodotus Tryphon, a former general of Balas, whom he had decided to support against Demetrius.
		The Seleucid pretender Diodotus Tryphon encouraged the Cilician pirates' raids on his rival's base in Syria, while Cyprus, Egypt, and even Rhodes smiled upon the...
	www.amazon.com /phrase/Diodotus-Tryphon (508 words)

	Seleucia, Tryphon - Ancient Greek Coins - WildWinds.com
		Click here for the Seleucia, Tryphon page with thumbnail images.
		Diademed head of Tryphon / Macedonian helmet l., adorned with ibex horn.
		Diademed head of Tryphon right with flowing hair / Macedonian helmet with spike and ibex horn.
	www.wildwinds.com /coins/greece/seleucia/tryphon/i.html (185 words)

	Diodotus Tryphon - Free net encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Despite his preperations and intentions to cow the Jews, Diodotus was entirely unsuccessful, and left the region under the rule of Jonathan's brother Simon, with little gain beyond a minor tribute of 100 talents.
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		This page was last modified 21:05, 19 April 2006.
	www.netipedia.com /index.php/Diodotus_Tryphon (244 words)

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		143/17 Tryphon invades Judaea, and attempts to extort a ransom from Simon.
		141/4_ The soldiers of Tryphon are drowned by a tidal wave.
		138/27 Tryphon escapes from Dora, but is killed at Apameia.
	www.attalus.org /names/tr.html (842 words)

	Glossary
		Antiochus V Eupator, son of Epiphanes and Laodice, was put to death by the army in 162 on the arrival in Syria of his cousin Demetrius I Soter, the younger son of Seleucus IV and Epiphanes’ rightful successor.
		Antiochus VI Epiphanes Dionysus, the infant son of the pretender Alexander Balas (ruled 150-145), was put forward as king by Diodotus (Tryphon) in 143, dethroned by him in 142 and murdered by him in 138.
		Antiochus VII Sidetes, son of Demetrius I Soter, deposed Tryphon in 139 and ruled until 130/129.
	www.bibletexts.com /glossary/antiochus.htm (1028 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Seleucids
		throne contested by Diodotus (surnamed Tryphon), a general of Balas, in favor of the latter's son Antiochus VI, a
		Later (141), setting aside his ward, Tryphon strove to secure the
		Demetrius II was captured during an expedition against the Parthians and cast into prison, his brother Antiochus continued the war against Tryphon, who, being finally overcome committed suicide (138).
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/13690a.htm (1257 words)

	Correction Omniangels Middle East Beirut
		This ancient settlement was first mentioned in an Amarna letter cuneiform tablet around the fifteenth century BCE.
		Beirut was destroyed by Diodotus Tryphon in 140 BCE in his pursuit of the Seleucid monarchy throne.
		It was soon reconstructed in Hellenistic Roman style.
	www.blessingscornucopia.com /Angels_Angelic_Orders_Correction_Omniangels_Middle_East_Beirut.htm (656 words)

	DBA Armies: Maccabean Jewish (DBA II/43)
		Not as militarily successful as Judas, Jonathan did lead an expedition that ended at the gates of Damascus, but primarily devoted himself to political intrigues and alliances with Rome and Sparta.
		In 143 BC, he supported Antiochus against the usurper Trypho (Diodotus Tryphon), but fell into Trypho's clutches and was made prisoner.
		When the Seleucid usurper invaded Judea in 142 BC, he was defeated by Simon but got his revenge by putting the prisoner Jonathan to death.
	fanaticus.org /DBA/armies/II43/index.html (1550 words)

	Index of names: Di
		247/9_ of Diodotus I, king of Bactria, and the accession of Diodotus II The death of Diodotus I, king of Bactria, and the accession of Diod
		145/27 Diodotus, called Tryphon, sets up Antiochus VI as a rival king
		59/32b The philosopher Diodotus lives with Cicero for many years, after
	www.attalus.org /names/di.html (1112 words)

	Turkish Odyssey/Places of Interest/Mediterranean/Perge-Aspendus-Side-Alanya
		The town did not play an important role in antiquity.
		At the end of the 2C BC, notorious pirate ruler Diodotus Tryphon made it a base for his slaving activities.
		In 67 BC Pompey conducted a war on behalf of Rome against piracy on the Mediterranean coast of Anatolia.
	www.turkishodyssey.com /places/medit/medit3.htm (2679 words)

	Seleucid Empire, page 2 (Demetrius I - Phillip II)
		Married Cleopatra Thea (may as well; everyone else had).
		Hunted down Tryphon and made him commit suicide.
		Cult figure of Athena Magarsia standing facing, head flanked by stars, holding spear.
	www.grifterrec.com /coins/seleucia/seleucid2.html (673 words)

	SELEUCID KINGS OF SYRIA - Diodotus Tryphun (Diodotos Tryphon) Coin
		SELEUCID KINGS OF SYRIA - Diodotus Tryphun (Diodotos Tryphon) Coin
		Macedonian cavalry helmet with ibex horn, thunderbolt on cheek guard, Macedonian star
		Very rare coin of this short-lived usurper of the Seleucid throne.
	www.ancientsculpturegallery.com /DiodotosTryphonCoin.html (33 words)

	The Intertestamental Period - Lesson 7 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		On the status afforded Jonathan by Alexander Balas, read 1 Maccabees 10:51-66.
		Jonathan was murdered while in the custody of the Seleucid general Diodotus Tryphon in 143 BC.
		He had been tricked into entering into negotiations with Tryphon in the absence of his army.
	www.harding.edu /USER/elrod/WWW/westside/lesson07.htm (1493 words)

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