Berachos 27b § 4
Wise, Wealthy and Connected
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| Sages | Rather, Let's appoint Elazar.
1) HE IS WISE 2) HE IS WEALTHY 3) HE IS 10 GENERATIONS FROM EZRA |
1. HE IS WISE.
So that if he is asked something, he will be able to answer.
2. HE IS WEALTHY
so that if one is needed to deal with the house of the Caeser,
he will be able to go and deal with him that just like Gamliel would.
3. HE IS A 10th GENERATION DESCENDANT FROM EZRA
So that he has the merit of righteous forefathers
thus Gamliel will be unable to cause him punishment.