c. AD 77

J. BJ 2.2

The Wars of the Jews 2.2

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

2.2

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

2where the people accosted him with various acclamations. He also spoke kindly to the multitude from an elevated seat and a throne of gold, and returned them thanks for the zeal they had shown about his father’s funeral, and the submission they had made to him, as if he were already settled in the kingdom; but he told them withal, that he would not at present take upon him either the authority of a king, or the names thereto belonging, until Caesar, who is made lord of this whole affair by the testament, confirm the succession;