c. AD 94

J. AJ 16.368

The Antiquities of the Jews 16.368

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

16.368

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

368And in the first place, Saturninus, a person that had been consul, and one of great dignity, pronounced his sentence, but with great moderation and trouble; and said that he condemned Herod’s sons, but did not think they should be put to death. He had sons of his own, and to put one’s son to death is a greater misfortune than any other that could befall him by their means.