The affair, however, was not closed, for Ashkenazi and Ḥagis had already, on 23 July pronounced the ban of excommunication upon Ḥayyun and his heretical book. In the protracted discussion which ensued between Ayllon and Ashkenazi, a discussion into which the rabbis of Germany, Austria, and Italy were drawn, Ayllon made but a sorry figure, although, as far as Amsterdam was concerned, it might be said to have ended triumphantly for him, seeing that Ashkenazi was compelled to leave the city.
The incident, however, was not concluded, as Ashkenazi and Ḥagis had already, on 23 July declared the ban of excommunication upon Ḥayyun and his heretical book. In the prolonged debate that followed between Ayllon and Ashkenazi, a discussion into which rabbis from Germany, Austria, and Italy were drawn, Ayllon made but a poor impression, although, as far as Amsterdam was concerned, it might be said to have ended victoriously for him, seeing that Ashkenazi was forced to leave the city.