16 And when, in the opinion of Antiochus, the kingdom was (sufficiently) established, he determined to exercise dominion also over the land of Egypt, in order that he might rule over two kingdoms. 17 So he pushed forward into Egypt with an immense force; with chariots, and elephants and horsement, together with a great fleetu. 18 And he waged war against Ptolemy, the king of Egypt. And Ptolemy turned backx from before him, and fled; yand there fell many woundedy z. 19 And theya captured the fortified cities in Egyptb; and he took the spoils from the landc of Egypt.

1:20–28. The Desecration of the Temple; slaughter of the Jews.