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A King of Peace, Not Power
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus's entry on a donkey deliberately fulfilled the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. This act presented Him as a king of peace and humility, contrasting sharply with earthly rulers who rode war-horses to display power. His choice of a humble animal reveals that His kingdom is not built on military might or worldly splendor, but on meekness and salvation for His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 21:4–5
18th Century
Theologian
All this was done. The prophecy quoted here is found in Zechariah 9:9. It was always applied to the Messiah by the Jews.
Daught…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 21:5
The daughter of Zion (τη θυγατρ Σιων). Jerusalem as in Isa 22:4 (daughter of my people). So Babylon (Isaiah 47:1), dau…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 21:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
Matthew is always reminding us of the Old Testament, and rightly so, for our Lord is always fulfilling it. Every point of detail is according to pr…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:5
It is uncertain whether these are the words of Jesus or of Matthew (NIV chooses the latter). The quotation is from Zec 9:9. A donkey was sometimes …
John Calvin
On Matthew 21:5
16th Century
Theologian
Say to the daughter of Zion. This is not found, word for word, in Zechariah; but what God commanded one Prophet to proclaim, the Evangelis…
John Gill
On Matthew 21:5
17th Century
Pastor
Tell you the daughter of Zion
These words seem to be taken out of (Isaiah 62:11) where it is said, "say …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 21:1–11
17th Century
Minister
This coming of Christ was described by the prophet Zechariah (Zechariah 9:9). When Christ would appear in his glory, it is in his meekn…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 21:1–22
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, it was stated that Matthew’s Gospel is divided into three parts:
- In the first part, he relates Christ’s entrance into the world …