1 Maccabees 1:1–9
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Latin
Alexander the Great
1After Alexander son of Philip, the Macedonian, who came from the land of Kittim, had defeateda King Darius of the Persians and the Medes, he succeeded him as king. (He had previously become king of Greece.)* 2He fought many battles, conquered strongholds, and slaughtered the kings of the earth. 3He advanced to the ends of the earth and plundered many nations. When the earth became quiet before him, he was exalted, and his heart was lifted up.* 4He gathered a very strong army and ruled over countries, nations, and princes, and they paid him tribute.
5After this he fell sick and perceived that he was dying. 6So he summoned his most honored officers, who had been brought up with him from youth, and divided his kingdom among them while he was still alive. 7And after Alexander had reigned twelve years, he died.
8Then his officers began to rule, each in his own place. 9They all put on crowns after his death, and so did their descendants after them for many years, and they caused many evils on the earth.*
Footnotes
- aGk adds and he defeated
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