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I have returned to my kingdom and taken my seat on the throne of my ancestors. I have established my rule by crushing Demetrius to gain control of our country.
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He pressed the battle hard until sunset, and on that day Demetrius died.
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Then Alexander sent ambassadors to Egypt's King Ptolemy, and they delivered the following message:
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I have returned to my kingdom and taken my seat on the throne of my ancestors. I have established my rule by crushing Demetrius to gain control of our country.
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I met him in battle, and we crushed him and his army. I have taken my seat on the throne of his kingdom.
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Therefore, let us establish friendship with each other. Give me your daughter to be my wife, and I will become your son-in-law. I will give gifts to you and to her in keeping with your position.