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The Specific Location
Commentators note that Jesus' journey was precise, moving through the villages of Bethany and Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. This specific route, about two miles from Jerusalem, grounds the event in real geography and sets the stage for His deliberate, prophesied entry into the city.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 11:1
Unto Bethphage and Bethany (εις Βηθφαγη κα Βηθανιαν). Both together as in Lu 19:29, though Mt 21:1 mentions only Bethphage. See di…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 11:1
19th Century
Bishop
Unto Bethphage and Bethany.—The better manuscripts give “Bethany” only.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 11:1
The approach to Jerusalem was through Bethany and Bethphage. Bethphage (“house of figs”) was a village close to Jerusalem; Bethany, located on the …
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John Gill
On Mark 11:1
17th Century
Pastor
And when they came nigh to Jerusalem
The Syriac and Ethiopic versions read, "when he came nigh"; that is, Jesus; tho…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 11:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Christ's coming into Jerusalem so remarkably shows that He was not afraid of the power and malice of His enemies. This would encourage His disciple…