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Synopsis: Demetrius II returns to Syria, but his unpopularity \u2013 and support for the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra II \u2013 results in a usurper named Alexander Zabinas taking most of his kingdom.\xa0 Fleeing a military defeat, Demetrius is denied entry to Ptolemais-Akko by Cleopatra Thea, an act that leads to his death.\xa0 The elevation of their son Seleucus V results in a darker tragedy.\n\n\n\u201cReleased from confinement among the Parthians and restored to his throne, Antiochus\u2019 brother Demetrius (II) decided to make war on Egypt\u2026For his mother-in-law, Cleopatra (II), promised him the throne of Egypt as the reward for his assistance against her brother.\u201d \u2013 Justin, Epitome of the Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus, Book 39.\n\n\n\u201cDemetrius (II), for his part, was defeated by Alexander (Zabinas) and, with misfortune besetting him on all sides, he was finally abandoned even by his wife and children. Left with a few slaves, he made for Tyre, intending to use the sanctity of the temple to protect himself; but as he disembarked from this ship he was killed on the orders of the governor.\u201d \u2013 Justin, Epitome of the Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus, Book 39.\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices