c. AD 94

J. AJ 14.169

The Antiquities of the Jews 14.169

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

14.169

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

169Hyrcanus was so moved by these complaints, that he summoned Herod to come to his trial for what was charged upon him. Accordingly he came; but his father had persuaded him to come not like a private man, but with a guard, for the security of his person; and that when he had settled the affairs of Galilee in the best manner he could for his own advantage, he should come to his trial, but still with a body of men sufficient for his security on his journey, yet so that he should not come with so great a force as might look like terrifying Hyrcanus, but still such a one as might not expose him naked and unguarded [to his enemies.]