Bartimaeus was the son of Timaius. He sat by the side of the road begging near Jericho as Jesus passed by. He was not only affected physically, but also socially because he was a beggar. Bartimaeus heard the multitude and asked what it meant. He was told Jesus was coming. He and the other blind men cried, "Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David."
Narinig ni Bartimeo ang ingay kaya itinanong niya kung ano ito. Sinabi nila na darating si Jesus. Siya at ang isang bulag ay sumigaw, Mahabag Ka sa amin, Ikaw na Anak ni David. Sinaway sila ng mga tao, subalit lalo silang nagsisigaw.