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BETIS

Volume 3 · 60 words · 1797 Edition

governor of Gaza under Darius, famous for his valour and loyalty; he defended a place of consequence with a few men against Alexander, who was there shot through the shoulder. Betis thinking him slain, returned triumphantly to the city; but in a second assault he was wounded and brought to Alexander, who cruelly ordered him to be put to death.