Eupator
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Eupator in the Bible?
Antiochus V Eupator succeeded his father Antiochus IV Epiphanes as a minor king under the regency of Lysias, leading military campaigns against Judea before being deposed and killed by the general Demetrius I.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Eupator's brief reign clarifies the political instability within the Seleucid Empire that allowed the Maccabean revolt to gain momentum and eventually secure religious autonomy for the Jewish people.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Eupator reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Eupator in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Eupator clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Eupator." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/eupator/