c. AD 77

J. BJ 3.506

The Wars of the Jews 3.506

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

3.506

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

5067. Now this lake of Gennesareth is so called from the country adjoining it. Its breadth is forty furlongs, and its length one hundred and forty; its waters are sweet, and very agreeable for drinking,