c. AD 94

J. AJ 14.72

The Antiquities of the Jews 14.72

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

14.72

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

72for Pompey went into it, and not a few of those that were with him also, and saw all that which it was unlawful for any other men to see but only for the high priests. There were in that temple the golden table, the holy candlestick, and the pouring vessels, and a great quantity of spices; and besides these there were among the treasures two thousand talents of sacred money: yet did Pompey touch nothing of all this, on account of his regard to religion; and in this point also he acted in a manner that was worthy of his virtue.