The Kings of the South and the North
Daniel 11:8 "And shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods, with their princes, [and] with their precious vessels of silver and of gold; and he shall continue [more] years than the king of the north."
shall also carry... This is speaking of Egypt prevailing over Syria and their princes. He, Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-221), was victorious over the Syrian army (the king of the North), put Laodice to death, and returned to Egypt with many spoils.
precious vessels of... These precious things shall be carried as bounty back to Egypt, silver and gold and such.
continue more years... The death of Seleucus II was due to a fall from a horse. Ptolemy III survived him 4 or 5 years.
He was victorious over the Syrian army (the king of the North), put Laodice to death, and returned to Egypt with many spoils.
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