Timaeus was the father of Bartimaeus, the blind man whom Jesus healed near Jericho. He is mentioned only in the account of that healing.
Definition
Timaeus was the father of Bartimaeus, the blind man mentioned in the Gospel account of Jesus’ healing near Jericho.
Biblical Usage
He is mentioned only as the father of blind Bartimaeus in Mark’s account.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Defiled, the father of blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the father of the blind man, Bartimaus. (Mark 10:46)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ti-me'-us (Timaios (Mr 10:46); English Versions of the Bible, "Timaeus").</p><p>See BARTIMAEUS.</p>