c. AD 77

J. BJ 1.461

The Wars of the Jews 1.461

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

1.461

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

461But still I desire that not these only, but all the captains of my army, have for the present their hopes placed on me alone; for I do not give away my kingdom to these my sons, but give them royal honors only; whereby it will come to pass that they will enjoy the sweet parts of government as rulers themselves, but that the burden of administration will rest upon myself whether I will or not.