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47 They favoured Alexander, because he had been the first to speak peaceable words to them, and they remained his allies all his days.

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[a] pursued him and defeated them.

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  1. 1 Maccabees 10:49 Other ancient authorities read Alexander fled, and Demetrius

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