He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd.
NMVAnd he sought to see Yeshua [God is Salvation] who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
OJBAnd he was seeking to catch a look at Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach and was not able to do so, because of the multitude, and because he was komah (short of stature).
TCENTHe was trying to see who Jesus was, but he could not do so because of the crowd, for he was a short man.
T4THe tried to see Jesus, but he was very short, and there was a big crowd of people near Jesus. So he was not able to see him.