Matthew 21:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

when they drew nigh. There were two entries: the first in Matthew 21: the second on "the first day" of the following week (Mark 11:1-3.Luke 19:28-31. Joh 12:12-15). See App-153 and App-156.

were come. had arrived.

Bethphage. House of Figures of speech kef et Tor According to the Talmud, Bethphage consisted of some buildings and the space of ground extending from the wall of Jerusalem about. mile (or half-way) toward the town of Bethany (now el 'Azariyeh).

unto. toward. Greek. pros. App-104. All the texts read " eis " as in the preceding clause.

disciples. Not Apostles.

Matthew 21:1

1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,