Shimon ben Hillel
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About Shimon ben Hillel very little is known. He was the son of Hillel the Elder
, and when Hillel died, Shimon took over his place as Nasi
. It is assumed that Shimon did not live long after this, and was quickly succeeded by his son, Gamaliel I.
Hillel the Elder
Hillel was a famous Jewish religious leader, one of the most important figures in Jewish history. He is associated with the development of the Mishnah and the Talmud...
, and when Hillel died, Shimon took over his place as Nasi
Nasi
Nāśī’ is a Hebrew title meaning prince in Biblical Hebrew, Prince in Mishnaic Hebrew, or president in Modern Hebrew.-Genesis and Ancient Israel:...
. It is assumed that Shimon did not live long after this, and was quickly succeeded by his son, Gamaliel I.