Pilate 2021 page 7 by ric gustafson
Pilate's group stopped in front of Herod's Jerusalem palace. It was built in a Hellenistic style with many porticoes, pools and fountains. Pilate's cavalry escort stayed in a barrack built for that purpose. While Pilate worked on official business, Procula explored the city.
Pilate was concerned about the city's water supply. It was decided to build an aqueduct from a point near Bethlehem into the city. It was decided to tunnel under Bethlehem.
Pilate had a meeting with Joseph Caiaphas and Rabbi Helcias to discuss how to pay for the large project.
" I propose that the temple treasury pay for the aqueduct".
Caiaphas frowned. " Why this source Prefect?".
" Rabbi Helcias". Pilate grinned. " Don't you have a surplus of unexpended funds each year?".
Caiaphas began to object. " Sacred money should not be used for that purpose".
Pilate knew he had to use his trump card. " You do use Shekalim?".
" Yes".
" Then use those temple dues to pay for the aqueduct".
Two days later, the Sanhedrin agreed.
research help: ' Pontius Pilate' by Paul L Maier
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
No comments:
Post a Comment