c. AD 94

J. AJ 14.95

The Antiquities of the Jews 14.95

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

14.95

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

95and as the Romans fell upon them severely, the Jews fought valiantly, but were beaten in the battle; and when they had fought with alacrity, but were overborne by the enemy, they were put to flight; of whom were slain about five thousand, and the rest being dispersed, tried, as well as they were able, to save themselves.