The Adder That Died While Biting Rabbi Hanina ben Dosa

Gaster, The Exempla of the Rabbis (1924), no. 165

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·April 19, 2026

An adder bit R. Hanina b. Dosa whilst he was praying and it died, while he remained unhurt.

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Prayer Rabbis Miracles Death

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