47
They favored Alexander, because he had been the first to speak peaceable words to them, and they remained his allies all his days.
48
Now Alexander the king 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 Demetrius fell on that day.
51
Then Alexander sent ambassadors to Ptolemy king of Egypt with the following message:
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