The Pulpit Commentary on Luke 18:38

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Jesus, thou Son of David. This form of address distinctly shows that the idea that the Rabbi of Nazareth, the great Wonder-worker, the wise kind Teacher, was in some way or other the long looked-for Deliverer, was now taking possession of the people's mind.

"Son of David" was distinctly a Messianic salutation.

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