| The stubborn obstinacy of the Syrians was not broken even by the desolation of Hamath and the battle at raphia. |
| The opposing hosts met at Ropeh, the raphia of the Greeks, on the very borders of the desert. |
| Ashdod had probably submitted after the battle of raphia, and had been allowed to retain its native prince, Azuri. |
| A palatable wine is obtained from the raphia vinifera and native beers are also brewed. |
| Her presence greatly encouraged the troops at the battle of raphia, in which Antiochus the Great was defeated. |
| The most important palm of the country perhaps is the Raphia vinifera, which produces the piassava fibre of commerce. |
