c. AD 94

J. AJ 17.248

The Antiquities of the Jews 17.248

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

17.248

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

2487. Now when Nicolaus had laid these things before Caesar, he ended his plea; whereupon Caesar was so obliging to Archelaus, that he raised him up when he had cast himself down at his feet, and said that he well deserved the kingdom; and he soon let them know that he was so far moved in his favor, that he would not act otherwise than his father’s testament directed, and than was for the advantage of Archelaus.