Matthew 20:29

ἀπὸ Ἰεριχὼ, from Jericho, an important town every way; “the key the ‘ Chiavenna ' of Palestine to any invader from this quarter” (Stanley, Sinai and Palestine, p. 305; the whole account there given should be read), situated in an oasis in the Judaean desert, caused by streams from the mountains above and springs in the valley; with a flourishing trade and fine buildings, Herod's palace included; two hours distant from the Jordan; from thence to the summit a steep climb through a rocky ravine, haunt of robbers. ὄχλος πολύς, a great crowd going to the feast in Jerusalem.