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.
19
They captured the fortified cities in the land of Egypt, and he plundered the land of Egypt.
20
After subduing Egypt, Antiochus returned in the one hundred forty-third year. He went up against Israel and came to Jerusalem with a strong force.
21
He arrogantly entered the sanctuary and took the golden altar, the lampstand for the light, and all its utensils.
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