Does the Rambam's rule that a valley cannot be deeper than 4,000 cubits (even when no spanning/kidor is required) apply?
Synopsis
The Rambam holds that even when the plumb line does not diverge (no kidor needed) and only the flat bottom is measured, the valley may not be deeper than 4,000 cubits. The Tur and Shulchan Aruch do not mention this limit.
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