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He entered into Egypt with a great multitude, with chariots, with elephants, with cavalry, and with a great navy.
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Verse 17. Egypt. He coveted this kingdom, having Syria already. Worthington.—He was not very fit for war: but Egypt was not under Philometor a child, and Ephphanes made an easy conquest. This was his second visit to that country. While he besieged Alexandria, a report of his death was spread; and as he was informed that the Jews rejoiced at it, he fell upon them. verse 21. Calmet.—After verse 20, read 2 B. 4:21. Worthington.
Greek heavy.
Or, armament
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