After his second victory over Mithridates, Pompey realised that pursuing him was futile and instead invested forces to defend Pontus from Mithridates' return. Afranius was given command against the Arabians of Amanus, and his victory against them cleared the way for Pompey's advance into Syria.
After his second victory over Mithridates Pompey realised that pursuing him was futile and instead invested forces to defend Pontus from Mithridates' return Afranius was given command against the Arabians of Amanus, and his victory against them cleared the way for Pompey's advance into Syria