c. AD 77

J. BJ 6.187

The Wars of the Jews 6.187

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

6.187

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

187Now the Jews admired this man for his courage, and were further desirous of having him slain; so they persuaded him to come down to them, upon security given him for his life. But Cornelius his brother persuaded him on the contrary, not to tarnish his own glory, nor that of the Roman army. He complied with this last advice, and lifting up his sword before both armies, he slew himself.