1 ¹⁶ When Antiochus saw that his kingdom was established, he determined to become king of the land of Egypt, that he might reign over both kingdoms. 1 ¹⁷ So he invaded Egypt with a strong force, with chariots and elephants and cavalry and with a large fleet. 1 ¹⁸ He engaged Ptolemy king of Egypt in battle, and Ptolemy turned and fled before him, and many were wounded and fell. 1 ¹⁹ And they captured the fortified cities in the land of Egypt, and he plundered the land of Egypt.