[6] His principle teacher was Rava, and they are mentioned together dozens of times in the Talmud.
[7] He was a close colleague of Rav Papa, who was also a pupil of Rava, and he even sent his son to study under Rav Papa.
[8] R. Joseph the son of R. Ila'i was also among his colleagues.
[12] It is said that when he died, the palm trees became full of thorns in place of dates, as a sign of mourning.
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