Da Silva took a decided interest in the controversy that took place between Moses Hagiz and Judah Vega. However, his death in Jerusalem in 1698 at age 39 cut short his activity in behalf of the former.
Da Silva exhibited a strong inclination towards the debate involving Moses Hagiz and Judah Vega. Nevertheless, his passing away in Jerusalem at the age of 39 in 1698 curtailed his advocacy for the former.