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Now King Alexander assembled large forces and camped opposite Demetrius.
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The two kings met in battle, and the army of Demetrius fled. Alexander pursued him and outmaneuvered them.
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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.