Good News Translation
After his death, the generals took control,

New Revised Standard Version
Then his officers began to rule, each in his own place.

Contemporary English Version
The generals each took control of their countries.

New American Bible
Alexander had reigned twelve years when he died.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And Alexander reigned twelve years, and he died.

And Alexander reigned twelve years, and he died.

1 Maccabees 1:6
And after these things, he fell down upon his bed, and knew that he should die.

1 Maccabees 1:7
And he called his servants, the nobles that were brought up with him from his youth: and he divided his kingdom among them, while he was yet alive.

1 Maccabees 1:9
And his servants made themselves kings, every one in his place:

1 Maccabees 1:10
And they all put crowns upon themselves after his death, and their sons after them, many years; and evils were multiplied in the earth.