98/97 BC
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Demetrius III · Seleucid claimant
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Creation years 3826–3836
Reference under review · 88/87 BC
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Look up Demetrius III in the study works
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Public-domain referenceEaston’s Bible Dictionary
Dictionary and historical background
Find Demetrius III →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Demetrius III →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find Demetrius III →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
Find Demetrius III →Public-domain referenceTorrey’s Topical TextbookRelated biblical subjects and references
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Events involving Demetrius III · Seleucid claimant
Creation year 382698/97 BC
Demetrius III rules from Damascus
Demetrius III Eucaerus establishes a rival Seleucid rule centered on Damascus around 97/96 BC.
Seleucid historical chronology · KJV
“Demetrius III Eucaerus establishes a rival Seleucid rule centered on Damascus around 97/96 BC.”
Seleucid king list · Livius
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Demetrius III is captured
Demetrius III is defeated and captured in 87 BC, ending his rule from Damascus.
Seleucid historical chronology · KJV
“Demetrius III is defeated and captured in 87 BC, ending his rule from Damascus.”
Seleucid king list · Livius
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