Judah IV

Judah IV (or Nesi'ah III) held the office of Nasi of the ancient Jewish Sanhedrin between 385 and 400 CE, following Gamaliel V. He was the son of Gamaliel V, and grandson of Hillel II. He was succeeded by Gamaliel VI, the last occupant of the office.

For the Tanna sage of the 5th generation, see Judah haNasi (Judah I).

For the Amora sage of the 1st generation, see Judah II (Nesi'ah I).

For the Amora sage of the 4th generation, see Judah III (Nesi'ah II).

Beyond his name and the fact that he officiated during the last two decades of the fourth century, nothing is known of him. He is probably identical with the "Judah Nesi'ah" who addressed a question on Ruth 3:7 to the aggadist Pinchas bar Hama.[1]

References

1. 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