c. AD 77

J. BJ 6.52

The Wars of the Jews 6.52

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

6.52

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

52and perhaps such a glorious undertaking as yours is may be accomplished without bloodshed. For although it be justly to be supposed that the Jews will try to hinder you at your first beginning to go up to them; yet when you have once concealed yourselves from them, and driven them away by force, they will not be able to sustain your efforts against them any longer, though but a few of you prevent them, and get over the wall.