c. AD 94

J. AJ 17.218

The Antiquities of the Jews 17.218

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

17.218

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

218which horsemen slew three thousand men, while the rest went to the neighboring mountains. Then did Archelaus order proclamation to be made to them all, that they should retire to their own homes; so they went away, and left the festival, out of fear of somewhat worse which would follow, although they had been so bold by reason of their want of instruction.