Divrei Yosippon — Sefer Yosippon — Chapter 63: Cestius’s War

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63:1

Cestius Gallus advances against Yerushalayim with Roman and auxiliary forces.

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63:2

He reaches the city but withdraws unexpectedly before completing conquest.

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63:3

Rebel forces pursue and inflict a severe defeat on the retreating army.

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63:4

The victory strengthens confidence among those who believe Rome can be expelled and makes a larger imperial response inevitable.

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