17 So he invaded Egypt with a strong force, with chariots and elephants and cavalry and with a large fleet. Antiochus in Egyptġ6 When Antiochus saw that his kingdom was established, he determined to become king of the land of Egypt, in order that he might reign over both kingdoms. They joined with the Gentiles and sold themselves to do evil. 14 So they built a gymnasium in Jerusalem, according to Gentile custom, 15 and removed the marks of circumcision, and abandoned the holy covenant. ġ1 In those days certain renegades came out from Israel and misled many, saying, “Let us go and make a covenant with the Gentiles around us, for since we separated from them many disasters have come upon us.” 12 This proposal pleased them, 13 and some of the people eagerly went to the king, who authorized them to observe the ordinances of the Gentiles. He began to reign in the one hundred thirty-seventh year of the kingdom of the Greeks. Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jewsġ0 From them came forth a sinful root, Antiochus Epiphanes, son of King Antiochus he had been a hostage in Rome. 9 They all put on crowns after his death, and so did their descendants after them for many years and they caused many evils on the earth. 7 And after Alexander had reigned twelve years, he died.Ĩ Then his officers began to rule, each in his own place. 6 So he summoned his most honored officers, who had been brought up with him from youth, and divided his kingdom among them while he was still alive. 4 He gathered a very strong army and ruled over countries, nations, and princes, and they became tributary to him.ĥ After this he fell sick and perceived that he was dying. When the earth became quiet before him, he was exalted, and his heart was lifted up. 3 He advanced to the ends of the earth, and plundered many nations. (He had previously become king of Greece.) 2 He fought many battles, conquered strongholds, and put to death the kings of the earth. 1 After Alexander son of Philip, the Macedonian, who came from the land of Kittim, had defeated King Darius of the Persians and the Medes, he succeeded him as king.
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