c. AD 77

J. BJ 4.508

The Wars of the Jews 4.508

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

4.508

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

508but he affecting to tyrannize, and being fond of greatness, when he had heard of the death of Ananus, he left them, and went into the mountainous part of the country. So he proclaimed liberty to those in slavery, and a reward to those already free, and got together a set of wicked men from all quarters.