Statement

Josephus suggests that the Jews were reluctant to accept Greek rule, remaining loyal to Persia, but nothing indicates a Judean revolt in this period. Josephus may be right in saying that the people soon submitted to Alexander of their own accord.

Ancient witnesses mentioned by the sourceFlávio Josefo

References

1. p. 64

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   Efron, Lehmann and Weitzman. The Jews: A History. 3rd edition. New York and Abingdon: Routledge, 2019.

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