as was I born to Matthias in the first year of the reign…
““as was I born to Matthias in the first year of the reign of Caius Caesar. I have three sons: Hyrcanus, the eldest, was born in the fourth year of the reign of Vespasian, as was Justus born in the seventh, and Agrippa in the ninth.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A genealogical record of sons and their birth years during Roman reigns.
In simple terms: Listing sons with dates.
Note historical context.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic study
- family history
- genealogical research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why record precise birth years?
- What does this reveal about Roman record‑keeping?
Limited relevance outside historical scholarship.