And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.
So they rolled up to Jericho, and when Jesus was leaving town with his crew and this massive crowd following them, there was this blind guy named Bartimaeus sitting by the road asking people for money.
Sometimes the most important encounters happen on the side of the road when you least expect them.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is on his final journey from Galilee to Jerusalem for the Passover, passing through Jericho, an ancient city known for its strategic location as a trade route and its historical significance from the time of Joshua's conquest. Jericho was a bustling area where people from various backgrounds, including the poor and disabled like beggars, often gathered along the roadsides. This setting underscores the everyday social realities of first-century Jewish life, where individuals like Bartimaeus faced exclusion due to their physical conditions.
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