ALEXANDER'S DEFEAT

Shortly after returning to Babylon, Alexander fell victim to malarial fever, from which he never recovered.  On June 13, 323 B.C.E., after having lived a mere 32 years and 8 months, Alexander surrendered to the most formidable enemy, death.

It was just as certain Indian wise men had observed:  "O King Alexander, each man possesses just so much of the earth as this on which we stand; and you being a man like other men, save that you are full of activity and relentless, are roaming over all this earth  far from your home, troubled yourself, and troubling others.  But not so long hence you will die, and will possess just so much of the earth as suffices for your burial." 

Next time: A VAST KINGDOM IS DIVIDED

From the book: PAY ATTENTION TO DANIEL'S PROPHECY! 1999