Antiochus X.

Antoichus X. defeated Seleucus, who had to flee to Cilicia, where he died. His two brothers Antoichus XI. and Philip continued the war, but were defeated, and during the flight Antiochus XI met death in the waves of the Orontes. Philip continued the war, and succeeded in securing possession of at least a portion of Syria, while the fourth son of Antiochus VIII, Demetrius III. Eucerus, was elevated to the rank of king in Damascus by Ptolemy Soter II. of Egypt.

Antiochus X was finally overcome by the brothers, Philip and Demetrius. Concerning his death we have conflicting reports. According to Appian he was first completely ousted by Tigranes, although he seems to have asserted himself in a portion of Syria. Failing in his design of reconquering Judea, Demetrius endeavoured to supplant his brother Philip, besieging him in Beroea, but was surrounded by the Parthians whom Philip had summoned to his aid, and forced to surrender. He died at the Court of the Parthian king. Philip now marched on Antiochia, secured possession of the city, and thenceforth held sway over Syria (about 88).