As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,
Matthew 21:1. Then Jesus sent two disciples Jesus sends his disciples to bring an ass to him, not because he was wearied with the journey, but for a different reason; for, in consequence of the time of his death being at hand, he intended to show, by a solemn performance, what was the nature of his kingdom.
Verses 1-16. See also Verse 1. And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem. They were going up now from Jericho, . The distance was about nineteen miles. The most of the way was a desert, or filled with caves, and rocks, and woods--a fit place for robbers. See . The Mount of Olives, or Olivet, is on the east of Jerusalem.
The former part of this chapter gives us an account of our Saviour's solemn and triumphant riding into the city of Jerusalem. Where observe, That in all our Saviour's journies and travels from place to place, he constantly went like a poor man, on foot, without noise, and without train; now he goes up to Jerusalem to die for sinners, he rides, to show his...