Gaul and the West stood firm; but the horsemen of the Parthians were seen in Syria and on the western shore of Asia. […] Gabinius and Piso in their turn received important military provinces, Syria and Macedonia, through special laws. […] The pretext was the insecurity of Syria, gravely menaced by the Parthians. 2 Caesar complied. […] Antistius Vetus (cos. suff. 30) was in charge of Syria in 45 (Dio 47, 27, 2). […] Dolabella received Syria, Antonius Macedonia: with Macedonia went Caesar’s Balkan army, six of the best of the Roman legions.