1 Maccabees 1:19

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

1 Maccabees 1:19 In-Context

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.

21 In his arrogance, he entered the Temple and took away the gold altar, the lampstand with all its equipment,