Phoebidas is a Spartan general who, in 382 BCE, seizes the Theban acropolis, thus giving Sparta control over Thebes.
To punish his unauthorized action, Phoebidas is relieved of command.
Nevertheless, the Spartans continue to hold Thebes.
The Spartan king Agesilaus argues against punishing Phoebidas, on the grounds that his actions had benefitted Sparta, arguing out that was the only standard by which he should be judged.
