Bartimaeus
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Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was healed by Jesus as He was leaving Jericho.
Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was a blind beggar sitting by the roadside near Jericho when Jesus passed by (Mark 10:46–52). Upon hearing it was Jesus of Nazareth, he cried out persistently, 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!' Despite being rebuked by the crowd, his shouts drew Jesus's attention. When asked what he wanted, he said, 'Rabbi, let me recover my sight,' and Jesus healed him immediately, saying, 'Your faith has made you well.' Bartimaeus then followed Jesus on the road—a detail suggesting he became a disciple.