c. AD 77

J. BJ 1.113

The Wars of the Jews 1.113

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

1.113

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

1133. Accordingly, they themselves slew Diogenes, a person of figure, and one that had been a friend to Alexander; and accused him as having assisted the king with his advice, for crucifying the eight hundred men [before mentioned]. They also prevailed with Alexandra to put to death the rest of those who had irritated him against them. Now, she was so superstitious as to comply with their desires, and accordingly they slew whom they pleased themselves.