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| − | Zechariah | + | === Old Testament Prophecy === |
| + | ''Zechariah 9:9'' | ||
| + | ''“Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! | ||
| + | See, your king comes to you, | ||
| + | righteous and victorious, | ||
| + | lowly and riding on a donkey, | ||
| + | on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”'' | ||
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| + | This verse foretells that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem not as a conquering warrior on a horse, but as a humble king riding a donkey. In ancient Jewish culture, a donkey symbolized peace and humility. | ||
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| + | === New Testament Fulfillment === | ||
| + | ''Matthew 21:4–5'' | ||
| + | ''“This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: | ||
| + | ‘Say to Daughter Zion, | ||
| + | See, your king comes to you, | ||
| + | gentle and riding on a donkey, | ||
| + | and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”'' | ||
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| + | Jesus’ deliberate entry into Jerusalem riding a donkey during the Passover fulfilled this prophecy publicly and symbolically, identifying Him as the expected king, yet not a political revolutionary. | ||
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| + | === Commentary === | ||
| + | Jesus’ choice to ride a donkey was a powerful, intentional sign that He was fulfilling the messianic expectations in a way that confounded popular hopes. He came not to overthrow Rome, but to bring peace through self-sacrifice. | ||
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| + | === Related Prophecies === | ||
| + | * [[Prophecy:Born in Bethlehem]] | ||
| + | * [[Prophecy:Suffering Servant]] | ||
| + | * [[Objection:Unfulfilled Prophecies]] | ||
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| + | === See Also === | ||
| + | * [[Jesus Fulfilled Prophecies|See full list of prophecies fulfilled by Jesus.]] | ||
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| + | === References === | ||
| + | * Zechariah 9:9 (Tanakh) | ||
| + | * Matthew 21:1–11; John 12:12–16 | ||
| + | * Jewish customs regarding kingship and processions | ||
Revision as of 04:56, 13 June 2025
Prophecy: Entering Jerusalem on a Donkey
Old Testament Prophecy
Zechariah 9:9 “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”
This verse foretells that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem not as a conquering warrior on a horse, but as a humble king riding a donkey. In ancient Jewish culture, a donkey symbolized peace and humility.
New Testament Fulfillment
Matthew 21:4–5 “This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: ‘Say to Daughter Zion, See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”
Jesus’ deliberate entry into Jerusalem riding a donkey during the Passover fulfilled this prophecy publicly and symbolically, identifying Him as the expected king, yet not a political revolutionary.
Commentary
Jesus’ choice to ride a donkey was a powerful, intentional sign that He was fulfilling the messianic expectations in a way that confounded popular hopes. He came not to overthrow Rome, but to bring peace through self-sacrifice.
Related Prophecies
See Also
References
- Zechariah 9:9 (Tanakh)
- Matthew 21:1–11; John 12:12–16
- Jewish customs regarding kingship and processions