1 Maccabees 1:6

6 Therefore he called his servants, such as were honorable and had been brought up with him from his youth, and parted his kingdom among them while he was yet alive.

1 Maccabees 1:6 In-Context

4 And he gathered a mighty, strong host and ruled over countries and nations and kings, who became tributaries unto him.
5 And after these things he fell sick and perceived that he would die.
6 Therefore he called his servants, such as were honorable 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 began to rule every one in his place.
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