c. AD 77

J. BJ 5.239

The Wars of the Jews 5.239

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

5.239

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

239In the first place, the rock itself was covered over with smooth pieces of stone, from its foundation, both for ornament, and that anyone who would either try to get up or to go down it might not be able to hold his feet upon it.