3
He had been told what they had done in Spain when they captured the silver mines and the gold mines there.
4
By careful planning and persistence, they had conquered the whole country, even though it was far from Rome. They had overcome the kings from distant lands who had fought against them; they had defeated them so badly that the survivors had to pay annual taxes.
5
They had fought and conquered Philip and Perseus, kings of Macedonia, and all who had joined them against Rome.
6
They had even defeated Antiochus the Great, king of Syria, who had attacked them with 120 elephants, cavalry, chariots, and a powerful army.
7
They took him alive and forced him and his successors to pay heavy taxes, to give hostages, and to surrender
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.