5
And so it came about that the enemy was routed in the action, and many captives also were taken.
6
Now that he had foiled the plot, Ptolemy decided to visit the neighboring cities and encourage them.
7
By doing this, and by endowing their sacred enclosures with gifts, he strengthened the morale of his subjects.
8
Since the Jews had sent some of their council and elders to greet him, to bring him gifts of welcome, and to congratulate him on what had happened, he was all the more eager to visit them as soon as possible.
9
After he had arrived in Jerusalem, he offered sacrifice to the supreme God and made thank-offerings and did what was fitting for the holy place. Then, upon entering the place and being impressed by its excellence and its beauty,
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