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Alexander Balas, Ancient History, Middle East, Biographies
Related Category: Ancient History, Middle East, Biographies
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Alexander Balas[bA´lus] Pronunciation Key, d. 145 B.C., ruler of Syria, putative son of Antiochus IV. He seized power from his uncle Demetrius I (c.152 B.C.); Jonathan the Maccabee supported him. He died in battle against Ptolemy Philometor.
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