14
They built in Jerusalem a stadium like those in the Greek cities.
15
They had surgery performed to hide their circumcision, abandoned the holy covenant, started associating with Gentiles, and did all sorts of other evil things.
16
When Antiochus had firmly established himself as king, he decided to conquer Egypt and rule that country as well as Syria.
17
He invaded Egypt with a large fleet of ships and a powerful army, including chariots, elephants, and cavalry.
18
When the attack came, King Ptolemy of Egypt turned and fled, and many of his soldiers were killed.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.