ISB ~ Mark 14 v3

Bethany:See note on Mk 11:1.

a woman came:According to Jn 12:3, she was Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus (Jn 11:1-2).

pure nard:An aromatic perfume probably imported from India. It is mentioned also in the OT (Song 1:12; 4:13-14).