Aaron ben David Cohen of Ragusa

Aaron ben David of Ragusa was a rabbi and merchant in Ragusa (Dubrovnik). After finishing his studies in Venice, Aaron returned to his native city where he engaged in commerce. His import and export business become the most important Jewish commercial house in the city. In his will he provided for the publication of the Zekan Aharon (Venice, 1657), which included his own discourses on the Bible and those of his grandfather, Solomon Ohev (Oef), which were entitled Shemen ha-Tov. The funds were for the printing of 800 copies of the work of which 600 were to be exported. He also gave his children guidance for moral behavior and regular study.