Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Luke 18:35

"And it came to pass, as he drew nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:" — Luke 18:35 (ASV)

Jesus’ final approach to Jerusalem is under way, moving from outside Jericho (v.35) to inside Jericho (19:1–10), and thence to the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, his city of destiny (19:11, 28). Luke refers to the crowds here (v.36) to explain how the blind beggar knew that something special was happening (v.37).