The topic of death is often an avoided topic and even consider taboo in some cultures.
But the reality of death is unavoidable and when it does happen it usually brings about grief and regrets.
In the gospel, the Sadducees brought up the topic of death, and though they say that there is no resurrection, they came up with a story about the after-life.
But it was a story that could have puzzled those who believe in the resurrection, until Jesus came up with an explanation that ended with the teaching that God is not of the dead but of the living.
As for king Antiochus, he came to a realisation of regrets as his life came to an end.
As for us, let us live our lives in the ways of the Lord and to do His will.
In that way, we won't have regrets towards the end.
Rather we will be always thanking God for the gifts of life and love and to glorify Him with our lives.