| Ashdod had probably submitted after the battle of raphia, and had been allowed to retain its native prince, Azuri. |
| Among these a variety of palms will be found, especially the Elais and raphia vinifera. |
| 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. |
| A palatable wine is obtained from the raphia vinifera and native beers are also brewed. |
| After this he rested at Rhinocolura, and from thence he went to raphia, which was his fourth station. |
