2 Maccabees 8:8

So when Philip saw that this man increased by little and little, and that things prospered with him still more and more, he wrote unto Ptolemeus, the governor of Celosyria and Phenice, to yield more aid to the king's affairs.

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Overview of 2 Maccabees 8:8

Summary

Enemy governor requests reinforcements for situation

Place

Celosyria and Phenice

Event

Request for military aid

Estimated Time Period

c. 165 BC