The Day Rabbi Elazar Insulted Elijah and Begged Forgiveness

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 94

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

94. Eleazar b. Shimeon carrying Elijah across the River.

cf. Baba Mesia III.

J. Maaserot III. Pesikta, ch. 10. f. 92 b to 93a.

Yalk. Sip. II, p. 170. cf. Voragine, Legenda Aurea, ch. 100.

Bugge Berge, Ny Sam- ling No. 16, p. 69.

Themes

Angels Adam Eve Elijah Humor Humility

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