1 Maccabees 10:50

50 He pressed the battle strongly until the sun set, and on that day Demetrius fell.

1 Maccabees 10:50 In-Context

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

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

50 He pressed the battle strongly until the sun set, and on that day Demetrius fell.

51 Then Alexander sent ambassadors to Ptolemy king of Egypt with the following message:

52 "Since I have returned to my kingdom and have taken my seat on the throne of my ancestors, and established my rule—for I crushed Demetrius and gained control of our country;