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- ↑ Ruth Rabbah 5; Bacher, "Ag. Pal. Amor." iii. 312
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain : Singer, Isidore; et al., eds. (1901–1906). "Judah IV". The Jewish Encyclopedia . New York: Funk & Wagnalls.
| Preceded by Gamaliel V | Nasi 385–400 | Succeeded by Gamaliel VI |
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