c. AD 77

J. BJ 5.461

The Wars of the Jews 5.461

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

5.461

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

461for it had so happened, that the king of Commagene had flourished more than any other kings that were under the power of the Romans, till a change happened in his condition; and when he was become an old man, he declared plainly that we ought not to call any man happy before he is dead.