1 Maccabees 1:18

18 When the attack came, King Ptolemy of Egypt turned and fled, and many of his soldiers were killed.

1 Maccabees 1:18 In-Context

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.

19 Antiochus was able to capture the fortified cities of Egypt and plunder the whole land.

20 In the year 143, after the conquest of Egypt, Antiochus marched with a great army against the land of Israel and the city of Jerusalem.