c. AD 77

J. BJ 5.453

The Wars of the Jews 5.453

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

5.453

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

453for they brought the relations of those that had deserted upon the wall, with such of the populace as were very eager to go over upon the security offered them, and showed them what miseries those underwent who fled to the Romans; and told them that those who were caught were supplicants to them, and not such as were taken prisoners.