enter] Into Egypt, which at that time did enjoy peace and plenty of all things.
peaceably] Or, into the peaceable and fat &c.
he shall do that] Taking possession of the greatest part of Egypt, which his forefathers could never doe.
scatter among them] See the infinite bountifulnesse of Antiochus to his souldiers, 1Ma 3:30.
forecast his devices] Heb. think his thoughts.
strong holds] Of Egypt.
for a time] Untill such time as Philometor being come to age drive out Antiochus his garrisons.