An Emperor sent some men to dig for the grave of Moses

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 184

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

184. An Emperor sent some men to dig for the grave of Moses. Those that worked at the foot saw the grave at the top of the mountain and vice-versa.

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