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.