‘And he ran on before, and climbed up into a fig-mulberry tree to see him, for he was to pass that way.'

So he ran on ahead, and found a fig-mulberry tree along Jesus' route. From there he knew that he would be able to see Jesus, remain safe, and, with any luck, escape without anyone knowing that he was there. Fig-mulberry trees are well leafed, large and stout, and yet easy to climb. Herodian Jericho was spaciously laid out and is known to have contained a number of trees.

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