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Zabdiel the Arabian took off Alexander’s head, and sent it to Ptolemy.
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Verse 17. Zabdiel, “God’s dowry,” or Diocles, “the glory of God,” ( Bible.) prince of Arabia. Diod. xxxii.—Only five accompanied Alexander. His generals sought to make their peace with his rival, and slew him. Usher.—Exalted. Alas! to become the victim of death in the space of a week! Bible.
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