The Scorpion That Bit Rabbi Hanina and Died

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 164

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

164. Kanina b. Dosa & Scorpion.

Berakhot, f. 33 a.

J. Berakhot, V.

Tanh. Exod. Vayera

§4-

Aboab, Men. Ham.

ch. I, § 108. Kaidenower Kab Ha- yashar, 8, 10.

Yalk. Sip. V, p. 29. Maase Buch No. 105. Codd. G. 184, No. 138; 185, No. 36; 1442, f. 13b.

Themes

Wisdom Death Sin Violence Adam Eve

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