Baldwin of Bourcq had come to Jerusalem for the Easter ceremonies, only to see the body of Baldwin I brought back from Egypt on Palm Sunday. Then, although he was only his predecessor's second choice as successor, the people supported him because he was present. Major roles were also played by the dying patriarch Arnulf and by Joscelin of Courtenay. The latter's support was credible, because of the violent quarrel he had had with Baldwin (II): he claimed that the kingdom needed an immediate ruler to deal with emergencies. He really hoped to succeed Baldwin in Edessa (as in fact occurred). Eustace's choice by Baldwin I had been somewhat qualified, since he was unsure whether his brother was not too old to come to the Holy Land. Eustace did receive a summons from an uncertain number of barons in Jerusalem, and set out, reaching Apulia. But when he heard of the coronation of Baldwin II, he turned back, since the Holy City should not be polluted by strife