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Synopsis:\xa0 Tiberius Julius Alexander throws Egypt\u2019s backing behind Vespasian\u2019s bid for the throne.\n\u201cAccordingly, in order to overthrow John (of Gischala), they determined to admit Simon (bar Giora), and earnestly to desire the introduction of a second tyrant into the city\u2026Accordingly he, in an arrogant manner, granted them his lordly protection, and came into the city, in order to deliver it from the zealots.\xa0 The people also made joyful acclamations to him, as their savior and their preserver; but when he was come in, with his army, he took care to secure his own authority, and looked upon those that had invited him in to be no less his enemies than those against whom the invitation was intended.\xa0 And thus did Simon get possession of Jerusalem.\u201d \u2013 Josephus, The Jewish War, Book IV, Chapter 9\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices