c. AD 77

J. BJ 1.85

The Wars of the Jews 1.85

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

1.85

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

851. And now the king’s wife loosed the king’s brethren, and made Alexander king, who appeared both elder in age, and more moderate in his temper than the rest; who, when he came to the government, slew one of his brethren, as affecting to govern himself; but had the other of them in great esteem, as loving a quiet life, without meddling with public affairs.