Bava Metzia 84a
Rabbi Yochanan Meets Resh Lakish
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One day, Rabbi Yochanan was bathing in the Jordan River.
Resh Lakish saw him and jumped into the Jordan, pursuing him.
At that time, Resh Lakish was the leader of a band of marauders.
Resh Lakish saw him and jumped into the Jordan, pursuing him.
At that time, Resh Lakish was the leader of a band of marauders.
| Yochanan | Your strength is fit for Torah study. |
| Resh Lakish | Your beauty is fit for women. |
| Yochanan | If you return to the pursuit of Torah,
I will give you my sister in marriage, who is more beautiful than I am. |