c. AD 77

J. BJ 6.346

The Wars of the Jews 6.346

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

6.346

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

346When I came near your temple, I again departed from the laws of war, and exhorted you to spare your own sanctuary, and to preserve your holy house to yourselves. I allowed you a quiet exit out of it, and security for your preservation; nay, if you had a mind, I gave you leave to fight in another place. Yet have you still despised every one of my proposals, and have set fire to your holy house with your own hands.