1 Maccabees 1:16

Now when the kingdom was established before Antiochus, he thought to reign over Egypt that he might have the dominion of two realms.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 1:16

Summary

Ruler plans conquest to expand imperial dominion

Event

Plans Egyptian conquest

Estimated Time Period

c. 175 BC