Therefore all (the others) went forth, and Rabbi Eleazar his son, and Rabbi Abba remained; but the other Companions sat without.
Rabbi Schimeon said unto Rabbi Eleazar his son: “Go forth, and see whether Rabbi Yitzchaq be present for whom I have made myself surety.
“And say thou unto him that he dispose his affairs, and that he may sit down with me. Blessed is his portion.”
Rabbi Schimeon arose and again sat down; and he laughed aloud, and rejoicing said, “Where are the companions?”
Rabbi Eleazar arose and introduced them, and they sat down in his presence.
Rabbi Schimeon lifted up his hands and prayed a prayer, and was joyful.
And he said, “Let those Companions who were in the former Conclave[792] assembled here.”
Therefore, all the others having gone forth, there remained Rabbi Eleazar his son, and Rabbi Abba, and Rabbi Yehudah, and Rabbi Yosi Bar Yoqeb, and Rabbi Chiya.
In the meantime Rabbi Yitzchaq entered, to whom Rabbi Schimeon said: “How excellent is thy lot! How much joy is this day stored up for thee!”
Rabbi Abba sat down behind his (i.e., Rabbi Schimeon's) back, and Rabbi Eleazar before him (i.e., Rabbi Schimeon).