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A King's Prophetic Mount
Commentators explain that Jesus' specific request for a donkey colt was a deliberate fulfillment of prophecy from Zechariah 9:9. The donkey was considered the beast of the Messiah, symbolizing peace and royalty. This wasn't just about transportation; it was a public declaration of His identity as the long-awaited King.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 11:2
As ye enter (εισπορευομενο). So also Lu 19:30. Present middle participle.
Colt (πωλον). So Lu 19:30.[Refer…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 11:2
19th Century
Bishop
A colt tied.—St. Mark, with St. Luke and St. John, omits the mention of the “she-ass” bound with the colt, on which St. M…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 11:2
The approach to Jerusalem was through Bethany and Bethphage. Bethphage (“house of figs”) was a village close to Jerusalem; Bethany, located on the …
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John Gill
On Mark 11:2
17th Century
Pastor
And saith unto them, go your way into the village
Either of Bethany or of Nob. The Ethiopic version renders it "the …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 11:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Christ's coming into Jerusalem so remarkably shows that He was not afraid of the power and malice of His enemies. This would encourage His disciple…