c. AD 94

J. AJ 17.157

The Antiquities of the Jews 17.157

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

17.157

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

157so he caught no fewer than forty of the young men, who had the courage to stay behind when the rest ran away, together with the authors of this bold attempt, Judas and Matthias, who thought it an ignominious thing to retire upon his approach, and led them to the king.