Timaeus is known from the New Testament as the father of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar who was healed by Jesus at Jericho. He is mentioned only indirectly through his son's name, 'Bartimaeus' (which means 'son of Timaeus'). Although little is known about Timaeus himself, his son became a witness to Jesus' healing power.
The evangelist Mark identifies the blind beggar at Jericho as 'Bartimaeus, son of Timaeus,' which is the only reference linking Timaeus to biblical history.
46Then they came to Jericho. As he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a large crowd, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.
Bartimaeus, son of Timaeus, heard that Jesus from Nazareth was passing by and cried out: 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!' His persistent faith caused Jesus to stop.
46Then they came to Jericho. As he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a large crowd, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.
Jesus called Bartimaeus to him and asked what he wanted. Bartimaeus asked to receive his sight again, and Jesus healed him, saying: 'Your faith has saved you.'
Luke also tells of the healing of a blind man at Jericho, which many scholars identify with Bartimaeus, son of Timaeus, although the name is not explicitly mentioned.
Matthew recounts the healing of two blind men at Jericho, a narrative traditionally linked to the same event where Bartimaeus, son of Timaeus, was healed.
30And there were two blind men sitting by the road, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!"