Demetrius and Cleopatra Thea had at least two sons–Seleucus V Philometor, who was killed by his mother for taking the crown without her permission; and Antiochus VIII Grypus, who eventually killed his mother in turn.
Demetrios dan Cleopatra Thea memiliki setidaknya dua anak laki-laki–Seleucus V Philometor, yang dibunuh oleh ibunya karena mengambil mahkota tanpa izin ibunya; dan Antiokhus VIII Grypus, yang akhirnya pada gilirannya membunuh ibunya.