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Matthew 9:33
And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.

Matthew 15:30,31
And great multitudes came unto him, having with themthose that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them: …

Is not.

Matthew 9:27
And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying,Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.

Matthew 15:22
And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord,thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.

Matthew 21:9
And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessedis he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?”
The title "Son of David" is a messianic term rooted in the Old Testament, particularly in the promises made to King David that his lineage would produce a ruler whose kingdom would be everlasting (2 Samuel 7:12-16). By asking if Jesus could be the "Son of David," the crowd is questioning whether He is the long-awaited Messiah. This reflects the Jewish expectation of a deliverer who would restore Israel's fortunes and establish God's kingdom. The question posed by the crowd indicates a recognition of Jesus' potential messianic identity, which is a central theme in the Gospel of Matthew. This title is significant because it connects Jesus to the Davidic covenant and the fulfillment of prophecy, such asIsaiah 11:1-10, which speaks of a shoot from the stump of Jesse (David's father) who will bring justice and peace. The crowd's question also sets the stage for the ensuing conflict with the Pharisees, who challenge Jesus' authority and seek to discredit Him.

- Throughout the Gospels, multitudes gather wherever Jesus goes (Matthew 4:24–25; 9:8).

- Their presence highlights the public nature of His ministry and sets a backdrop for authenticating His works before many witnesses (Luke 7:22).

- Jesus’ miracles are never hidden; the crowd’s reaction underscores that what follows is a corporate, eyewitness response rather than private speculation.

- Astonishment regularly follows Jesus’ teaching and miracles (Matthew 7:28;Mark 7:37).

- Here it comes immediately after Jesus heals a demon-possessed, blind, and mute man (Matthew 12:22). The severity of the condition magnifies the miracle.

- This awe signals that something beyond ordinary prophetic activity is occurring, hinting at divine authority similar to the reaction inLuke 5:26, where “they were all struck with astonishment and glorified God.”

- The crowd’s verbal response shows they are processing evidence, not mindlessly impressed (John 7:31).

- Scripture often records people asking about Jesus’ identity following a sign (Matthew 16:13;John 10:24). Questioning invites reflection and points listeners toward revelation rather than leaving them in mere wonder.

- The question is tentative, revealing hope mixed with uncertainty—much like the Samaritan woman’s “Could this be the Christ?” (John 4:29).

- Similar hesitancy appears when John the Baptist’s disciples ask, “Are You the One who was to come?” (Matthew 11:3).

- Such phrasing suggests that observable works have pushed them to the edge of faith, yet they still need confirmation.

- “Son of David” is a Messianic title rooted in God’s covenant with David (2 Samuel 7:12-16;Isaiah 11:1).

- Matthew opens his Gospel affirming Jesus as “the Son of David” (Matthew 1:1) and recounts others using the title for healing (Matthew 9:27; 20:30) and in worship (Matthew 21:9).

- By invoking it here, the crowd links Jesus’ miracle power to the promised King who would establish an everlasting kingdom (Jeremiah 23:5-6).

- Their question tacitly recognizes that if Jesus truly fulfills this title, then the kingdom of heaven is breaking in just as He has proclaimed (Matthew 4:17).

Matthew 12:23 captures a pivotal moment: a public miracle prompts the gathered multitude to weigh the evidence and consider Jesus’ Messianic identity. Their astonishment and tentative question reveal hearts moving from mere amazement toward faith in the prophesied Son of David, affirming that Jesus’ works align perfectly with Scripture’s portrait of the coming King.