c. AD 77

J. BJ 6.364

The Wars of the Jews 6.364

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

6.364

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

364for they did not yet at all repent of the mischiefs they had done, but were insolent, as if they had done well; for, as they saw the city on fire, they appeared cheerful, and put on joyful countenances, in expectation, as they said, of death to end their miseries. Accordingly, as the people were now slain, the holy house was burnt down, and the city was on fire, there was nothing further left for the enemy to do.