c. AD 77

J. BJ 1.109

The Wars of the Jews 1.109

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

1.109

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

109And as she had two sons by Alexander, she made Hyrcanus the elder high priest, on account of his age, as also, besides that, on account of his inactive temper, no way disposing him to disturb the public. But she retained the younger, Aristobulus, with her as a private person, by reason of the warmth of his temper.