c. AD 77

J. BJ 1.395

The Wars of the Jews 1.395

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

1.395

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

395He also made a plentiful provision of water for them, when they were to march as far as Pelusium, through a dry country, which he did also in like manner at their return thence; nor were there any necessaries wanting to that army. It was therefore the opinion, both of Caesar and of his soldiers, that Herod’s kingdom was too small for those generous presents he made them;