c. AD 77

J. BJ 4.53

The Wars of the Jews 4.53

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

4.53

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

53while those that were afraid of being caught, and for that reason staid in the city, perished for want of food; for what food they had was brought together from all quarters, and reserved for the fighting men.