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• Now turn we to Alexander son of Philip, the Macedonian, that was the first to reign over all Greece. This Alexander marched out from his own land of Cethim, and overcame Darius, king of the Medes and Persians. (1 Maccabees 1, 1)

• So reigned Alexander for twelve years, and so died. (1 Maccabees 1, 8)

• here was a temple of great magnificence, that had golden armour in it, breastplate and shield left there by Philip’s son, Alexander of Macedon, the first overlord of Greece. (1 Maccabees 6, 2)

• And now, in the hundred and sixtieth year, came Alexander, a son of Antiochus the Illustrious, and took possession of Ptolemais, where he was received with royal honours. (1 Maccabees 10, 1)

• No time to be lost, thought he, in making friends with this man, before he takes to comforting Alexander against us; (1 Maccabees 10, 4)

• King Alexander heard of these overtures made by Demetrius; heard, too, the story of Jonathan and his brethren, battles fought, and deeds done, and labours endured. (1 Maccabees 10, 15)

• King Alexander, to Jonathan his brother-prince, greeting! (1 Maccabees 10, 18)

• Here is an ill day’s work, said he, to let Alexander forestall us in making alliance with the Jews, to his great comfort! (1 Maccabees 10, 23)

• Alexander it was had all their good wishes; his was the first offer of terms that reached them, and all the while it was his cause they cherished. (1 Maccabees 10, 47)

• By this, Alexander had mustered a great force, and marched against Demetrius. (1 Maccabees 10, 48)

• When the two kings met, it was Demetrius’ men took to their heels, and Alexander gave chase, pressing them hard; (1 Maccabees 10, 49)

• Hereupon Alexander sent an embassy to Ptolemy, king of Egypt, addressing him in these terms following. (1 Maccabees 10, 51)