The Gazans remained defiant in hopes that the Nabataean kingdom would come to their aid. The city eventually suffered defeat due to its own leadership. Gaza at the time was governed by two brothers, Lysimachus and Apollodotus. Lysimachus convinced the people to surrender, and Alexander peacefully entered the city. Though he at first seemed peaceful, Alexander suddenly turned against the inhabitants. Some men killed their wives and children out of desperation, to ensure they wouldn't be captured and enslaved. Others burned down their homes to prevent the soldiers from plundering. The town council and five hundred civilians took refuge at the Temple of Apollo, where Alexander had them massacred.
The Gazans remained defiant in hopes that the Nabataean kingdom would come to their aid The city eventually suffered defeat due to its own leadership Gaza at the time was governed by two brothers Lysimachus and Apollodotus Lysimachus convinced the people to surrender and Alexander peacefully entered the city Though he at first seemed peaceful Alexander suddenly turned against the inhabitants Some men killed their wives and children out of desperation to ensure they wouldn't be captured and enslaved Others burned down their homes to prevent the soldiers from plundering The town council and five hundred civilians took refuge at the Temple of Apollo where Alexander had them massacred