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,
52. Forasmuch as I am returned to my kingdom, and am set on the throne of my fathers, and have gotten the dominion, and have overthrown Demetrius, and have gotten possession of our country;
53. yes, I joined the battle with him, and he and his army were discomfited by us, and we sat upon the throne of his kingdom:
54. now also let us establish amity one with the other, and give me now your daughter to wife: and I will make affinity with you, and will give both you and her gifts worthy of you.