The invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadrezzar in B.C.567 showed that the policy of Amasis had been a wise one.

The Babylonians were unable to penetrate beyond the eastern part of the Delta; the Greek troops fought too well.

The limits of the Babylonian empire were permanently fixed at the frontiers of Palestine.
That empire, however, was overthrown by Cyrus, and it was easy to see that the conqueror who had proved so irresistible in Asia would not allow Egypt to remain at peace.

Amasis prepared himself accordingly for the coming storm.

Cyprus was occupied, and therewith the command of the sea was assured.