c. AD 77

J. BJ 4.637

The Wars of the Jews 4.637

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

4.637

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

637He also told them that with the one there was no more than the bare name of dominion, but with the other was the power of it; and that it was better for them to prevent necessity, and gain favor, and, while they were likely to be overcome in battle, to avoid the danger beforehand, and go over to Antonius willingly;