c. AD 77

J. BJ 5.286

The Wars of the Jews 5.286

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

5.286

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

286So this fight about the machines was very hot, while the one side tried hard to set them on fire, and the other side to prevent it; on both sides there was a confused cry made, and many of those in the forefront of the battle were slain.