A certain number of square houses, with flat roofs, were built there on a slight ascent.

There were many small trees growing on this spot, and incense and balm were gathered there.

I have been in Abenadar's house, which was large and spacious, as might be expected of a rich man's house, but it was also very low.

All these houses were built in this manner, perhaps on account of the wind, because they were much exposed.

Abenadar had joined the garrison of the fortress Antonia, at Jerusalem, as a volunteer.