c. AD 94

J. AJ 18.201

The Antiquities of the Jews 18.201

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

18.201

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

201This event will be brought to pass by that God who hath sent this bird hither to be a sign unto thee. And I cannot but think it unjust to conceal from thee what I foreknow concerning thee, that, by thy knowing beforehand what happiness is coming upon thee, thou mayest not regard thy present misfortunes. But when this happiness shall actually befall thee, do not forget what misery I am in myself, but endeavor to deliver me.”