Rabbi Shimon said, here is Rav Hamnuna Saba with seventy righteous people engraved with crowns, each and every one illuminated with the splendor of the most concealed Atika Kadisha. And he comes joyfully to listen to the words I speak. Still seated he said, Rabbi Pinchas ben Yair is here. Prepare his place. The companions that were there trembled, rose and sat in the corner of the house, whereas Rabbi Elazar and Rabbi Aba remained before Rabbi Shimon. Rabbi Shimon said, during the Greater Gathering it transpired that all the companions were speaking, and I among them. Now I alone shall speak, and everyone will listen to my words, those above and those below; blessed is my portion this day.