Word: jotapata
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...Josephus grew up in a fervently religious household and joined the priesthood at 18. When the Jews rebelled in 66 A.D., Josephus was sent to defend the region of Galilee. Though nearly all his troops deserted him, Josephus made a stubborn last stand in the cliff-perched city of Jotapata. The garrison held out for 47 blood-soaked days against a vastly superior Roman force commanded by Vespasian, the earthy, upright soldier who had earlier helped conquer Britain...
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