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Zechariah 9:9 · KJV

"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass."

King James Version

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Passage Context

7And I will take away his blood out of his mouth, and his abominations from between his teeth: but he that remaineth, even he, shall be for our God, and he shall be as a governor in Judah, and Ekron as a Jebusite.
8And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.
9Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
10And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.
11As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to rejoice in God's promises?

2

How do you see Jesus as your King?

3

When have you experienced the joy of salvation?

Life Application

worship

Spend time in worship, celebrating the humility and greatness of Jesus as your King.

faith

Share the message of Jesus' coming with someone who needs hope.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse prophesies the coming of a humble king, which is fulfilled in Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

See also: Matthew 21:5

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