c. AD 77

J. BJ 1.68

The Wars of the Jews 1.68

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

1.68

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

68So John lived the rest of his life very happily, and administered the government after a most extraordinary manner, and this for thirty-three entire years together. He died, leaving five sons behind him. He was certainly a very happy man, and afforded no occasion to have any complaint made of fortune on his account. He it was who alone had three of the most desirable things in the world,—the government of his nation, and the high priesthood, and the gift of prophecy.