Zechariah 9:9

1 Kings 1:32-33

Mark 11:1-3

Matthew 21:4-5

Luke 19:31-34

Matthew 21:7-8

John 12:13

Matthew 21:9b

Luke 19:39-40

Riding a donkey instead of a war horse short circuits the idea of Jesus coming to Jerusalem as a conquerer and instead leads to the idea of Jesus' kingdom coming to bring peace. By laying down their cloaks and palms, the people were recognizing Jesus' authority and kingship while pledging their fealty to him. The people praised Jesus as the messiah who would bring salvation to the Jews.

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