c. AD 94

J. AJ 15.322

The Antiquities of the Jews 15.322

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

15.322

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

322And while Simon was of a dignity too inferior to be allied to him, but still too considerable to be despised, he governed his inclinations after the most prudent manner, by augmenting the dignity of the family, and making them more honorable; so he immediately deprived Jesus, the son of Phabet, of the high priesthood, and conferred that dignity on Simon, and so joined in affinity with him [by marrying his daughter].