Berachos 2b § 1
Ignoring a King
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| Pious Man: |
Wait for me until I will appease you with my words.
Had you been standing before a flesh and blood king and your friend came and greeted you, would you return his greeting? |
| Officer: | No. |
| Pious Man: |
And if you would greet him, what would they do to you? |
| Officer: | They would cut off my head with a sword. |