1 Maccabees 1:5-9

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

⁵ And he subdued countries of nations, and princes: and they became tributaries to him.

⁶ And after these things, he fell down upon his bed, and knew that he should die.

⁷ And he called his servants the nobles that were brought up with him from his youth: and he divided his kingdom among them, while he was yet alive.

⁸ And Alexander reigned twelve years, and he died.

⁹ And his servants made themselves kings every one in his place: