c. AD 94

J. AJ 20.244

The Antiquities of the Jews 20.244

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

20.244

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

244But when he had reigned three years, and as many months, Pompey came upon him, and not only took the city of Jerusalem by force, but put him and his children in bonds, and sent them to Rome. He also restored the high priesthood to Hyrcanus, and made him governor of the nation, but forbade him to wear a diadem.