c. AD 77

J. BJ 3.482

The Wars of the Jews 3.482

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

3.482

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

482And I cannot but think this an opportunity wherein my father, and I, and you shall be all put to the trial, whether he be worthy of his former glorious performances, whether I be his son in reality, and whether you be really my soldiers; for it is usual for my father to conquer; and for myself, I should not bear the thoughts of returning to him if I were once taken by the enemy.