5
After this he fell sick and perceived that he was dying.
6
So he summoned his most honored officers, who had been brought up with him from youth, and divided his kingdom among them while he was still alive.
7
And after Alexander had reigned twelve years, he died.
8
Then his officers began to rule, each in his own place.
9
They all put on crowns after his death, and so did their descendants after them for many years; and they caused many evils on the earth.
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