c. AD 77

J. BJ 1.126

The Wars of the Jews 1.126

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

1.126

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

126where he put Hyrcanus into Aretas’s hand; and by discoursing much with him, and gaining upon him with many presents, he prevailed with him to give him an army that might restore him to his kingdom. This army consisted of fifty thousand footmen and horsemen, against which Aristobulus was not able to make resistance, but was deserted in his first onset, and was driven to Jerusalem;