Roman diplomatic intervention had finally halted the…

Roman diplomatic intervention had finally halted the war between Syria and Egypt.

When peace is concluded in 195, Antiochus comes permanently into possession of southern Syria—which had for a century been fought over by the Ptolemies and Seleucids—and of the Egyptian territories in Asia Minor.

Tensions with Rome increase further when Hannibal, Rome’s primary foe in their recent war with Carthage, finds refuge in 195 at the court of Antiochus at Ephesus.

He is welcomed, since Antiochus is preparing to war with Rome.

Hannibal becomes his adviser.