SECT. V. Alexander gaias a famous victory over Darius, near the
city of Issus. The consequences of that victory.
SECT. VI. Alexander marches victorious into Syria. The trea-
sures deposited in Damascus are delivered to him. Darius writes
a letter to Alexander in the most haughty terms, which he an-
swers in the same style. The gates of the city of Sidon are
opened to him. Abdolonymus is placed upon the throne
against his will. Alexander lays siege to Tyre, which, after
having made a vigorous defence for seven months, is taken by
storm. The fulfilling of different prophecies relating to Tyre 45
SECT. VII. Darius writes a second letter to Alexander. Jour-
ney of the latter to Jerusalem. The honour which he pays to
Jaddus the high-priest. He is shown those prophecies of Dan-
iel which relate to himself. The king grants great privileges
to the Jews, but refuses them to the Samaritans. He besieges
and takes Gaza, enters Egypt, and subdues that country. He
there lays the foundations of Alexandria, then goes into Libya,
where he visits the temple of Jupiter Ammon, and causes him-
self to be declared the son of that god. His return into Egypt 65