1 Maccabees 1:6-8
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
6 So he summoned his noblest officers, who had been brought up with him from his youth, and divided his kingdom among them while he was still alive. 7 Alexander had reigned twelve years[a] when he died.
8 So his officers took over his kingdom, each in his own territory,
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- 1:7 Twelve years: 336–323 B.C. The division of the empire was not fully settled until 305 B.C.
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