Shmuel Yarhina'ah
Shmuel
Era of the AmoraimShmuel Yarhina'ah was the head of the yeshiva in Nehardea and a contemporary of Rav. He was a sage renowned for his expertise in medicine and astronomy. He famously taught: Dina de-malkhuta dina—the law of the kingdom is law.
Biography
Shmuel Yarhina'ah was the head of the yeshiva in Nehardea and a contemporary of Rav. He was a sage renowned for his expertise in medicine and astronomy. He famously taught: Dina de-malkhuta dina—the law of the kingdom is law.
Life Story
Childhood
He was from Nehardea in Babylonia.
Teachers
Rabbi Judah the Prince.
Students
Rav Yehuda, Rav Huna.
Family
He practiced medicine as a profession.
Key Events
He led the yeshiva of Nehardea and engaged in halakhic disputes with Rav.
Influence
He was a leading authority in civil law and in the sciences.
Death
He passed away in Nehardea.
His Way and Views
Torah Study
He issued rulings in matters of civil law.
Halacha
Dina de-malkhuta dina—the law of the kingdom is law.
Character
Wise and God-fearing.
Famous Quotes
"Dina de-malkhuta dina—the law of the kingdom is law."
"A person's mazal may shorten his life."
Students
Teachers
Timeline
Birth
Passing