in Psalm 19:6 , in connection with Genesis 18:11 , as signifying that the descending sun resembles a drop of blood not larger than a mustard-seed (Lev. R. 31:9 ). He is credited also with an interpretation of a verse of the Song of Solomon (vii:10) but some confusion exists with regard to the name, that of Bar Nazira occurring instead of his in some passages (Yeb. 97a Bek. 31b).