c. AD 77

J. BJ 1.631

The Wars of the Jews 1.631

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

1.631

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

631or did not I know what end my brethren came to, on whom God inflicted so great a punishment for their evil designs against thee? And indeed what was there that could possibly provoke me against thee? Could the hope of being king do it? I was a king already. Could I suspect hatred from thee? No. Was not I beloved by thee? And what other fear could I have? Nay, by preserving thee safe, I was a terror to others.