c. AD 94

J. AJ 20.27

The Antiquities of the Jews 20.27

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

20.27

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

27and when they were come, she made the following speech to them: “I believe you are not unacquainted that my husband was desirous Izates should succeed him in the government, and thought him worthy so to do. However, I wait your determination; for happy is he who receives a kingdom, not from a single person only, but from the willing suffrages of a great many.”