c. AD 94

J. AJ 19.113

The Antiquities of the Jews 19.113

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

19.113

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

113and when opportunity served to use his sword in hand, he appeared first of all ready so to do, and gave the first blow in this virtuous slaughter; he also brought Caius easily into the power of the rest, and almost killed him himself, insomuch that it is but just to ascribe all that the rest did to the advice, and bravery, and labors of the hands of Cherea.