c. AD 77

J. BJ 5.300

The Wars of the Jews 5.300

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

5.300

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

300It was on other accounts also thought by them to be superfluous to guard the wall, there being besides that two other fortifications still remaining, and they being slothful, and their counsels having been illconcerted on all occasions; so a great many grew lazy and retired.