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Gedaliah

Question

When was Gedaliah killed?

Answer

According to the Seder Olam (Ch.26), Gedaliah was killed on the 3rd of Tishrei, 52 days after the Temple was destroyed. According to RaDaK, Gedaliah ws killed on Rosh Ha-Shanah, and the fast is deferred until after the holiday.