unfoldingWord_en_tn/luk/18/38.md

## cried out ##

"called out" or "shouted"

## son of David ##

Jesus was a descendant of David, Israel's most important king.

## have mercy on me ##

"show me pity" or "show me compassion"

## The ones ##

"The people"

## to be quiet ##

"to be silent" or "not to shout"

## cried out all the more ##

This could mean that he cried out louder or that he cried out more persistently.