Judea, the region in question, became part of Ptolemy I's realm during the Wars of the Diadochi, a series of conflicts among Alexander the Great's generals following his death. Ptolemy, as one of these generals, sought to expand his territory and consolidate his power, which led him to claim and control Judea.
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