c. AD 94

J. AJ 15.119

The Antiquities of the Jews 15.119

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

15.119

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

119So king Herod, when he despaired of the battle, rode up to them to bring them assistance; yet did he not come time enough to do them any service, though he labored hard to do it; but the Jewish camp was taken; so that the Arabians had unexpectedly a most glorious success, having gained that victory which of themselves they were no way likely to have gained, and slaying a great part of the enemy’s army: