c. AD 77

J. BJ 4.33

The Wars of the Jews 4.33

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

4.33

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

33However, he thought it not safe to fly, nor did he esteem it a fit thing for him to do; but calling to mind the actions he had done from his youth, and recollecting his courage, as if he had been excited by a divine fury, he covered himself and those that were with him with their shields, and formed a testudo over both their bodies and their armor,