1 Maccabees 10:49

49 The two kings met in battle, and the army of Demetrius fled. Alexander pursued him and outmaneuvered them.

1 Maccabees 10:49 In-Context

47 They preferred Alexander because he had been the first to speak peaceful words to them. So they remained his allies all of his days.

48 Now King Alexander assembled large forces and camped opposite Demetrius.

49 The two kings met in battle, and the army of Demetrius fled. Alexander pursued him and outmaneuvered them.

50 He pressed the battle hard until sunset, and on that day Demetrius died.

51 Then Alexander sent ambassadors to Egypt's King Ptolemy, and they delivered the following message: