Luk 23:26 | TNotes | STEP | 23:26 Simon might have been a Jewish pilgrim visiting Jerusalem for Passover. • put the cross on him: Prisoners bound for crucifixion were normally forced to carry the crossbeam to the place of execution. It was fastened to the upright beam at the crucifixion site.

‏ Luke 23:26

23:26 ^a Simon might have been a Jewish pilgrim visiting Jerusalem for Passover.

• put the cross on him: Prisoners bound for crucifixion were normally forced to carry the crossbeam to the place of execution. It was fastened to the upright beam at the crucifixion site.