c. AD 77

J. BJ 5.410

The Wars of the Jews 5.410

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

5.410

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

410accordingly, you know that Siloam, as well as all the other springs that were without the city, did so far fail, that water was sold by distinct measures; whereas they now have such a great quantity of water for your enemies, as is sufficient not only for drink both for themselves and their cattle, but for watering their gardens also.