47. And their inclinations were towards Alexander, because he had been the chief promoter of peace in their regard, and him they always helped.
48. And king Alexander gathered together a great army, and moved his camp near to Demetrius.
49. And the two kings joined battle, and the army of Demetrius fled away, and Alexander pursued after him, and pressed them close.
50. And the battle was hard fought till the sun went down: and Demetrius was slain that day.
51. And Alexander sent ambassadors to Ptolemee king of Egypt, with words to this effect, saying:
52. Forasmuch as I am returned into my kingdom, and am set in the throne of my ancestors and have gotten the dominion, and have overthrown Demetrius, and possessed our country,
53. And have joined battle with him, and both he and his army have been destroyed by us, and we are placed in the throne of his kingdom: