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Synopsis: Demetrius struggles to preserve his throne but ends up falling in battle.\xa0 Alexander Balas begins his reign by marrying Ptolemy\u2019s daughter, Cleopatra Thea.\xa0 While the sons of Demetrius remain a threat, the couple are also forced to confront the growing menace of Parthia.\n\n \u201cThen gathered king Alexander great forces, and camped over against Demetrius.\xa0 And after the two kings had joined battle, Demetrius\u2019 host fled: but Alexander followed after him, and prevailed against them.\xa0 And he continued the battle very sore until the sun went down: and that day was Demetrius slain.\u201d \u2013 1 Maccabees\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices