c. AD 77

J. BJ 6.109

The Wars of the Jews 6.109

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

6.109

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

109And who is there that does not know what the writings of the ancient prophets contain in them,—and particularly that oracle which is just now going to be fulfilled upon this miserable city? For they foretold that this city should be then taken when somebody shall begin the slaughter of his own countrymen.