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Rabbi Yohanan is followed by (hist student) R Shmuel b Nachmani (agadic explanation: 3rd day after creation of Adam and he is not feeling well) and then Resh Lakish with a better fitting explanation – neshama yetzera leaving, so either sipiritual or physical weakness on yom rishon.

Now, Resh Lakish arguing is fine, that’s what 2 of them are doing. But is it typical for R Shmuel b Nachmani to argue with his teacher? I looked up several cases, he usually quotes his teacher. So, maybe his (weak) attempt here is because he also sees the problem? And as Resh Lakish gives a solid explanation, there is no reason to dig further.

We probably do not say “rejected” opinion of R Yohanan, right? As this is historical interpretation not having halakhic nafka minas seemingly.