What is the status of a ship passenger who has already traveled beyond 2,000 amot from where the ship was below 10 tefachim, but needs to enter the city due to rain, sun, or bodily need?
Synopsis
Even a passenger who has exceeded his techum (and normally has only 4 amot) may enter a walled city if forced by rain, sun, or bodily need; the entire city counts as his 4 amot.
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