13 Ptolemy entered into Antioch, and put on himself the crown of Asia. He put two crowns upon his head, the crown of Egypt and that of Asia. (WEB) 14 But King Alexander was in Cilicia at that time, because the people of that region were in revolt. (WEB) 15 When Alexander heard of it, he came against him in war. Ptolemy marched out and met him with a strong force, and put him to flight. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 11:13–15
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1 Maccabees 1:17–19
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1 Maccabees 10:48–50
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1 Maccabees 6:62–63
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1 Maccabees 10:67–69
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