1 Maccabees 8:6

6 They had even defeated Antiochus the Great, king of Syria, who had attacked them with 120 elephants, cavalry, chariots, and a powerful army.

1 Maccabees 8:6 In-Context

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

8 India, Media, Lydia, and some of their best lands. They took these and gave them to King Eumenes.