Bava Metzia 84a
Resh Lakish Became Great
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As a result of the quarrel, Rabbi Yochanan was offended,
which in turn affected Resh Lakish, who fell ill.
Rabbi Yochanan’s sister, who was Resh Lakish’s wife,
came crying to Rabbi Yochanan, begging
that he pray for Resh Lakish’s recovery.
which in turn affected Resh Lakish, who fell ill.
Rabbi Yochanan’s sister, who was Resh Lakish’s wife,
came crying to Rabbi Yochanan, begging
that he pray for Resh Lakish’s recovery.
| Mrs. Lakish | Do this for the sake of my children, so that they should have a father. |
| Yochanan | Leave your fatherless children, I will rear them.
(I will take care of them.) |
| Mrs. Lakish: | Do so for the sake of my widowhood. |
| Yochanan: | And let your widows trust in Me.
(...the rest of the same verse) |