c. AD 94

J. AJ 4.223

The Antiquities of the Jews 4.223

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

4.223

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

22317. Aristocracy, and the way of living under it, is the best constitution: and may you never have any inclination to any other form of government; and may you always love that form, and have the laws for your governors, and govern all your actions according to them; for you need no supreme governor but God. But if you shall desire a king, let him be one of your own nation; let him be always careful of justice and other virtues perpetually;