Commentary for Sanhedrin 71:11
והא הוה שלמה הוה שמעי בן גרא והא קטליה כוליה שניה קאמרינן
But did we not learn, WE COMMENCE WITH THE ELDEST? — Rabbah the son of Raba — others state, R. Hillel the son of R. Wallas — said: The voting in the school of Rabbi was different [from the usual form], because in all their voting they began with the side [benches].<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Owing to Rabbi's humility. ');"><sup>11</sup></span>
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