47. And they were well pleased with Alexander, because he was the first that spoke words of peace to them, and they were confederate with him always.
48. And king Alexander gathered together great forces, and encamped over against Demetrius.
49. And the two kings joined battle, and the army of Alexander fled; and Demetrius followed after him, and prevailed against them.
50. And he strengthened the battle exceedingly until the sun went down: and Demetrius fell that day.
51. And Alexander sent ambassadors to Ptolemy king of Egypt according to these words, saying,