2 He fought many battles, captured fortresses, and put the kings of the earth to death.
3 He advanced to the ends of the earth, gathering plunder from many nations; the earth fell silent before him, and his heart became proud and arrogant.
4 He collected a very strong army and won dominion over provinces, nations, and rulers, and they paid him tribute.
5 But after all this he took to his bed, realizing that he was going to die.
6 So he summoned his noblest officers, who had been brought up with him from his youth, and divided his kingdom among them while he was still alive.
7 Alexander had reigned twelve years when he died.
8 So his officers took over his kingdom, each in his own territory,