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The two kings met in battle, and the army of Demetrius fled, and Alexander pursued him and defeated them.
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He pressed the battle strongly until the sun set, and Demetrius fell on that day.
51
Then Alexander sent ambassadors to Ptolemy king of Egypt with the following message:
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"Since I have returned to my kingdom and have taken my seat on the throne of my fathers, and established my rule -- for I crushed Demetrius and gained control of our country;
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I met him in battle, and he and his army were crushed by us, and we have taken our seat on the throne of his kingdom --
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