5
And after these things he fell sick, and perceived that he should die.
6
Wherefore he called his servants, such as were honourable, and had been brought up with him from his youth, and parted his kingdom among them, while he was yet alive.
7
So Alexander reigned twelve years, and then died.
8
And his servants bare rule every one in his place.
9
And after his death they all put crowns upon themselves; so did their sons after them many years: and evils were multiplied in the earth.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.