Took (ελαβον). Second aorist active indicative of λαμβανω.

The branches of the palm-trees (τα βαια των φοι…

Took branches of palm trees.—Better, took branches of the palm trees. Literally, the Greek means “the palm…

On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees, and w…

St. John Chrysostom: The Law commanded that on the tenth day of the first month a lamb or a young goat should be kept in the h…

If the former crowd came from Galilee, they would be well aware of Jesus’ works there; a number of them had probably wished for a long time that he…

Took branches of palm trees. The palm was the emblem of victory and peace among the ancients; but they were accustomed to employ …

Took branches of palm trees
The Ethiopic version adds, "and young shoots from Jerusalem"; these grew in great plenty,…

Christ's riding in triumph to Jerusalem is recorded by all the evangelists. Many excellent things, both in the word and providence of God, disciple…

1. Here we see the fervor of the crowd that went to meet Christ.

   First, they go to meet Christ; second, we have the reaction of the P…