{Is this the Son of David?} (m(8874)i houtos estin ho huios
Daueid?). The form of the question expects the answer "no," but
they put it so because of the Pharisaic hostility towards Jesus.
The multitudes "were amazed" or "stood out of themselves"
(existanto), imperfect tense, vividly portraying the situation.
They were almost beside themselves with excitement.