Prominent Jews are angered and denounce Ananus to Agrippa II, who subsequently deposes Ananus after three months as High Priest. 62 Albinus is made Procurator. Hostage-taking by the sicarii becomes commonplace. 65 Florus becomes Procurator. HIs abuses of power cause the sedition to gain followers.
Violence breaks out in Caesarea and spreads to Jerusalem.
Josephus returns to Jerusalem to find revolt beginning and the Antonia fortress captured. He advocates against war. Jewish War begins. Sacrifices for the Emperor are halted in the Temple. Masada is seized by the Zealots.