c. AD 94

J. AJ 18.92

The Antiquities of the Jews 18.92

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

18.92

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

92the same things were continued to be done by his sons, and by their sons after them. But when Herod came to be king, he rebuilt this tower, which was very conveniently situated, in a magnificent manner; and because he was a friend to Antonius, he called it by the name of Antonia. And as he found these vestments lying there, he retained them in the same place, as believing, that while he had them in his custody, the people would make no innovations against him.