Note 2 at Lk. 19:4: Zacchaeus' actions here show that he was at least curious about Jesus and, coupled with the fact that he gladly received Jesus into his home (Lk. 19:6), it is probable that he was really seeking God in his heart.

Note 3 at Lk. 19:4: The sycomore tree of the Bible is actually a fig tree which grew abundantly in the lowlands of Judah and which should not be confused with the sycamore tree of North America which is a totally different tree. Its wood was widely used for building although it was not as durable as cedar. The fruit grew in clusters on branches springing from the trunk of the tree.

The tree grew to a height of 25-50 feet and sometimes spread horizontally to about 60 feet. It was commonly planted along roads or highways because of its aesthetically pleasing shape. Old Testament references to the sycomore tree are 1 Kings 10:27; 1 Chronicles 27:28; Psalm 78:47; Isaiah 9:10; Amos 7:14.