c. AD 77

J. BJ 1.71

The Wars of the Jews 1.71

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

1.71

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

71Now, of his brethren, he appeared to have an affection for Antigonus, who was next to him, and made him his equal; but for the rest, he bound them, and put them in prison. He also put his mother in bonds, for her contesting the government with him; for John had left her to be the governess of public affairs. He also proceeded to that degree of barbarity as to cause her to be pined to death in prison.