c. AD 77

J. BJ 5.333

The Wars of the Jews 5.333

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

5.333

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

333But now, out of the hope he had that he should make the Jews ashamed of their obstinacy, by not being willing, when he was able, to afflict them more than he needed to do, he did not widen the breach of the wall, in order to make a safer retreat upon occasion; for he did not think they would lay snares for him that did them such a kindness.