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1 Maccabees 1:16-18
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 Maccabees 1:16-18
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Antiochus in Egypt
16 When Antiochus saw that his kingdom was established, he determined to become king of the land of Egypt, in order that he might reign over both kingdoms. 17 So he invaded Egypt with a strong force, with chariots and elephants and cavalry and with a large fleet. 18 He engaged King Ptolemy of Egypt in battle, and Ptolemy turned and fled before him, and many were wounded and fell.
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