c. AD 77

J. BJ 5.394

The Wars of the Jews 5.394

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

5.394

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

394For another example, when Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes, lay before this city, and had been guilty of many indignities against God, and our forefathers met him in arms, they then were slain in the battle, this city was plundered by our enemies, and our sanctuary made desolate for three years and six months. And what need I bring any more examples?