c. AD 77

J. BJ 2.570

The Wars of the Jews 2.570

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

2.570

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

570And being conscious to himself that if he communicated part of his power to the great men, he should make them his fast friends; and that he should gain the same favor from the multitude, if he executed his commands by persons of their own country, and with whom they were well acquainted; he chose out seventy of the most prudent men, and those elders in age, and appointed them to be rulers of all Galilee,