as one of Akiva's masters, but the pupil outranked his teacher and he became one of Akiva's greatest admirers. Akiva remained in Lod as long as Eliezer dwelt there, and then moved his own school to Beneberak. Akiva also lived for some time at Ziphron, modern Zafran near Hamath.

Marriage

According to the Talmud, Akiva was a shepherd for Ben Kalba Sabua? when the latter's daughter noticed his modesty and fine character traits. She

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