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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. <a href="/nlt/zechariah/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> Rejoice, O people of Zion! Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey— riding on a donkey’s colt. <a href="/esv/zechariah/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/bsb/zechariah/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/kjv/zechariah/9.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/zechariah/9.htm">New King James Version</a> “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/nasb_/zechariah/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is righteous and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/nasb/zechariah/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/nasb77/zechariah/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/lsb/zechariah/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Make a loud shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is righteous and endowed with salvation, Lowly and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a pack animal. <a href="/amp/zechariah/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O Daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King (Messianic King) is coming to you; He is righteous and endowed with salvation, Humble and unassuming [in submission to the will of the Father] and riding on a donkey, Upon a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/csb/zechariah/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout in triumph, Daughter Jerusalem! Look, your King is coming to you; he is righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/hcsb/zechariah/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout in triumph, Daughter Jerusalem! Look, your King is coming to you; He is righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/asv/zechariah/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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, even upon a colt the foal of an ass. <a href="/cev/zechariah/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Everyone in Jerusalem, celebrate and shout! Your king has won a victory, and he is coming to you. He is humble and rides on a donkey; he comes on the colt of a donkey. <a href="/erv/zechariah/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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, even upon a colt the foal of an ass. <a href="/gwt/zechariah/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Rejoice with all your heart, people of Zion! Shout in triumph, people of Jerusalem! Look! Your King is coming to you: He is righteous and victorious. He is humble and rides on a donkey, on a colt, a young pack animal. <a href="/gnt/zechariah/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Rejoice, rejoice, people of Zion! Shout for joy, you people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you! He comes triumphant and victorious, but humble and riding on a donkey--on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/isv/zechariah/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion; cry out, daughter of Jerusalem! Look! Your king is coming to you. He is righteous, and he is able to save. He is humble, and is riding on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/msb/zechariah/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/net/zechariah/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Look! Your king is coming to you: he is legitimate and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey--on a young donkey, the foal of a female donkey. <a href="/nheb/zechariah/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion. Shout, daughter of Jerusalem. Look, your king comes to you. He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/wbt/zechariah/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh to thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. <a href="/web/zechariah/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/zechariah/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Rejoice exceedingly, O daughter of Zion, "" Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem, "" Behold, your King comes to you, "" Righteous and having salvation, "" Afflicted—and riding on a donkey, "" And on a colt—a son of female donkeys. <a href="/ylt/zechariah/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Rejoice exceedingly, O daughter of Zion, Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem, Lo, thy King doth come to thee, Righteous -- and saved is He, Afflicted -- and riding on an ass, And on a colt -- a son of she-asses. <a href="/slt/zechariah/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; make a loud noise, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy king shall come to thee: just, and saving; he is humble and riding upon an ass, and upon an ass's colt the son of asses.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/zechariah/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Sion, shout for joy, O daughter of Jerusalem: BEHOLD THY KING will come to thee, the just and saviour: he is poor, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. <a href="/cpdv/zechariah/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Rejoice well, daughter of Zion, shout for joy, daughter of Jerusalem. Behold, your King will come to you: the Just One, the Savior. He is poor and riding upon a donkey, and upon a colt, the son of a donkey. <a href="/nabre/zechariah/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Exult greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout for joy, O daughter Jerusalem! Behold: your king is coming to you, a just savior is he, Humble, and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you; he is righteous and a Saviour, lowly and riding upon an ass, upon a colt the foal of an ass. <a href="/hpbt/zechariah/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Celebrate greatly, daughter of Zion, and shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you, righteous and The Savior, and he is meek and rides on a donkey, and upon a colt, son of a donkey!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/zechariah/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion, Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem; Behold, thy king cometh unto thee, He is triumphant, and victorious, Lowly, and riding upon an ass, Even upon a colt the foal of an ass. <a href="/sep/zechariah/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Sion; proclaim it aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem; behold, the King is coming to thee, just, and a Saviour; he is meek and riding on an ass, and a young foal. <a href="/parallel/zechariah/9-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=1362" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/zechariah/9.htm">Zion's Coming King</a> 9<a href="/hebrew/1523.htm" title="1523: gî·lî (V-Qal-Imp-fs) -- To rejoice. Or guwl; a primitive root; properly, to spin round, i.e. Usually rejoice, or fear.">Rejoice</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">greatly,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: baṯ- (N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">O Daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/6726.htm" title="6726: ṣî·yō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer. The same as tsiyuwn; Tsijon, a mountain of Jerusalem.">of Zion!</a> <a href="/hebrew/7321.htm" title="7321: hā·rî·‘î (V-Hifil-Imp-fs) -- To raise a shout, give a blast. A primitive root; to mar; figuratively, to split the ears, i.e. Shout.">Shout in triumph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: baṯ (N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">O Daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">of Jerusalem!</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">See,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mal·kêḵ (N-msc:: 2fs) -- King. From malak; a king.">your King</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇō·w (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">comes</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">to you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: wə·nō·wō·šā‘ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">and victorious,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6041.htm" title="6041: ‘ā·nî (Adj-ms) -- Poor, afflicted, humble. From anah; depressed, in mind or circumstances.">humble</a> <a href="/hebrew/7392.htm" title="7392: wə·rō·ḵêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">and riding</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: ḥă·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">a donkey,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/5895.htm" title="5895: ‘a·yir (N-ms) -- A male donkey. From uwr in the sense of raising; properly, a young ass; hence an ass-colt.">a colt,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the foal</a> <a href="/hebrew/860.htm" title="860: ’ă·ṯō·nō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A female donkey. Probably from the same as 'eythan; a female donkey.">of a donkey.</a> 10And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/21-4.htm">Matthew 21:4-5</a> This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: / “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” <a href="/john/12-14.htm">John 12:14-15</a> Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.” <a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Isaiah 62:11</a> Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.” <a href="/psalms/118-25.htm">Psalm 118:25-26</a> O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper! / Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10-11</a> The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. / He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes. <a href="/luke/19-35.htm">Luke 19:35-38</a> Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it. / As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road. / And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: ... <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a> They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” <a href="/mark/11-7.htm">Mark 11:7-10</a> Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it. / Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields. / The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” ... <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a> But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/psalms/72-8.htm">Psalm 72:8-11</a> May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. / May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust. / May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. ... <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1-5</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ... <a href="/daniel/9-25.htm">Daniel 9:25</a> Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, your King comes to you: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on an ass, and on a colt the foal of an ass.Rejoice.<a href="/zechariah/2-10.htm">Zechariah 2:10</a> Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD.<a href="/psalms/97-6.htm">Psalm 97:6-8</a> The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory… <a href="/isaiah/12-6.htm">Isaiah 12:6</a> Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.behold.<a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6</a> Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.<a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">Psalm 45:1</a> To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.<a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1-4</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool… he is.<a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Psalm 45:6,7</a> Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre… <a href="/psalms/85-9.htm">Psalm 85:9-12</a> Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land… <a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Isaiah 45:21</a> Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.having salvation.<a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a> Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.<a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Matthew 21:5-7</a> Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass… <a href="/mark/11-7.htm">Mark 11:7</a> And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hosea/8-9.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/job/11-12.htm">Colt</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-10.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/hosea/8-9.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/daniel/1-4.htm">Endowed</a> <a href="/job/11-12.htm">Foal</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-5.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-7.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-15.htm">Lowly</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-10.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Riding</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-8.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-13.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-10.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-27.htm">Triumphant</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Victorious</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/14-15.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Colt</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-12.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-15.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">Endowed</a> <a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Foal</a> <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Lowly</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-7.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Riding</a> <a href="/malachi/3-18.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-7.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/matthew/12-19.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Triumphant</a> <a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">Victorious</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-12.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 9</div>1. <a href="/zechariah/9-1.htm">God defends his church.</a> 9. <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zion is exhorted to rejoice for the coming of Christ, and his peaceable kingdom.</a> 12. <a href="/zechariah/9-12.htm">God's promises of victory and defense.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/zechariah/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! This phrase calls for exuberant joy from the people of Zion, a term often used to refer to Jerusalem or the people of Israel. The call to rejoice is significant in the context of Zechariah, a prophet who ministered during the post-exilic period when the Jewish people were returning from Babylonian captivity. The joy is not just moderate but "greatly," indicating the magnitude of the event being foretold. This joy is rooted in the anticipation of the coming of the Messiah, a central hope in Jewish eschatology.Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! The command to "shout in triumph" suggests a victory or deliverance. Jerusalem, the city of David, holds a special place in biblical history as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. The triumph is not merely political but spiritual, pointing to the ultimate victory over sin and death through the Messiah. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of God’s deliverance and the establishment of His kingdom.See, your King comes to you, This is a prophetic announcement of the coming King, who is the Messiah. The phrase "your King" emphasizes a personal and covenantal relationship between the King and His people. In the historical context, Israel had experienced a series of foreign rulers, and the promise of a King coming to them would have been a source of hope. This King is not distant but comes directly to His people, fulfilling the promises made to David about an everlasting kingdom (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>).righteous and victorious, The King is described as "righteous," indicating His moral and ethical perfection, aligning with the character of God. "Victorious" suggests that He has achieved victory, not through conventional means of warfare, but through divine power and justice. This aligns with the messianic prophecies in Isaiah, where the Messiah is depicted as a righteous ruler (<a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4-5</a>). The victory is ultimately over sin and death, as fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ.humble and riding on a donkey, The humility of the King is highlighted by His choice to ride on a donkey, an animal associated with peace rather than war. In ancient Near Eastern culture, kings would ride horses during times of war and donkeys during times of peace. This imagery contrasts with the expectations of a conquering hero and points to the nature of the Messiah's kingdom as one of peace and humility. This prophecy is fulfilled in the New Testament when Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey (<a href="/matthew/21.htm">Matthew 21:1-5</a>), symbolizing His peaceful mission.on a colt, the foal of a donkey. The specific mention of a "colt, the foal of a donkey" emphasizes the humility and gentleness of the King. A colt is a young donkey, underscoring the peaceful nature of His arrival. This detail is significant in the fulfillment of prophecy, as it is precisely how Jesus entered Jerusalem, marking the beginning of His Passion Week. The use of a colt also signifies the newness of the covenant and the fresh start for God's people through the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/daughter_of_zion_/_daughter_of_jerusalem.htm">Daughter of Zion / Daughter of Jerusalem</a> These terms refer to the people of Jerusalem and, by extension, the nation of Israel. They are personified as a daughter, indicating a close, familial relationship with God. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a> This is a prophetic reference to the Messiah, who Christians believe is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The King is described as righteous, victorious, and humble. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_donkey_and_colt.htm">The Donkey and Colt</a> The donkey and its colt symbolize humility and peace, contrasting with the war horses typically ridden by conquering kings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_anticipation.htm">The Joy of Anticipation</a> The call to "rejoice greatly" reminds believers of the joy that comes with the anticipation of Christ's coming. This joy is rooted in the fulfillment of God's promises. <a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_true_kingship.htm">The Nature of True Kingship</a> Unlike earthly kings who often rule with power and might, the Messiah's kingship is characterized by righteousness, humility, and peace. Believers are called to emulate these qualities in their own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a> is a clear example of Old Testament prophecy fulfilled in the New Testament. This fulfillment strengthens faith in the reliability and divine inspiration of Scripture. <a href="/topical/h/humility_as_a_path_to_victory.htm">Humility as a Path to Victory</a> The image of the King riding on a donkey teaches that true victory and leadership come through humility and service, not through force or domination. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_rejoice.htm">The Call to Rejoice</a> The command to rejoice is not just for the people of Jerusalem but for all believers who recognize Jesus as King. This joy should be evident in our worship and daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 9</a> <a href="/q/why_is_passion_week_important.htm">What is the significance of Passion Week?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_jesus'_colt_prediction.htm">Mark 11:2–6: How can we verify historically that Jesus accurately predicted the colt’s location and its willing release? </a> <a href="/q/is_matthew_21_4-5_a_true_prophecy.htm">How can Matthew 21:4–5 be considered a valid fulfillment of prophecy if the details differ from other Gospel accounts? </a> <a href="/q/key_events_of_33_ad_journey_to_cross.htm">What events define the 33 AD journey to the cross?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 9, 10. - § 2. Then shall the righteous King come to Zion in lowly fashion, and inaugurate a kingdom of peace. Verse 9. - The prophet invites Jerusalem to rejoice at the coming of the promised salvation in the Person of her King; no mighty earthly potentate and conqueror, like Alexander the Great, but one of different fashion (comp. <a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">Zephaniah 3:14</a>). Thy King cometh unto thee. St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Matthew 21:5</a>) and St. John (<a href="/john/12-15.htm">John 12:15</a>) see a fulfilment of this prophecy in Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the first day of the week in which he was crucified. All attempts to disprove the Messianic import of this passage have been unavailing. Even critics who refer this part of Zechariah (ch. 9-11.) to an unknown author writing in the time of Hezekiah, allow that it is replete with Messianic ideas, and can be applied to no hero of Jewish story or event of Jewish history. There is no other "King" of Israel to whom it can refer. Our blessed Lord himself, by his abnormal actions on Palm Sunday, plainly assumed the part of the predicted King, and meant the people to recognize in him the promised Messiah (see the full discussion of the subject in Dr. Pusey's notes, pp. 556, etc.). Thy King. A king of thine own race, no stranger, but one predestined for thee. He who was foretold by all the prophets, who was to occupy the throne of David, and reign forever (<a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6</a>; <a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">Psalm 45:1, 6, 7</a>; <a href="/isaiah/32-1.htm">Isaiah 32:1</a>). Unto thee. For thy good, to bless thee (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>). Just. Righteous in character and in practice, ruling in equity (<a href="/psalms/72-1.htm">Psalm 72:1-4, 7</a>; <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2-4</a>). Having salvation; Septuagint, σώζων, "saving." Vulgate, salvator; so the Syriac and Chaldee. The genius of the language requires the participle to be taken passively, as it is in two other passages where it occurs (<a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Deuteronomy 33:29</a>; <a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16</a>). The context has seemed to some to demand that it be understood in an active sense, thus contrasting him who came to save with the haughty Grecian conqueror, whose progress was marked by bloodshed. But the usual meaning of the word affords a satisfactory sense. The King who comes is "saved," endowed with salvation, either as being protected and upheld by God (<a href="/psalms/18-50.htm">Psalm 18:50</a>; <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1, 2, 5</a>; <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a>; <a href="/isaiah/49-8.htm">Isaiah 49:8</a>), or as being victorious and so able to aid his people. In this latter view, the active sense is included in the passive. His own deliverance is a sure sign of the deliverance of his people. Lowly; Septuagint, πραύς, "meek;" Vulgate, pauper - meek and lowly, as Christ himself says (<a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a>),far removed from warlike pomp and worldly greatness. The word is also rendered "afflicted," and would then be in accordance with the description in <a href="/isaiah/52-13.htm">Isaiah 52:13-53:5</a>; <a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6</a>. Riding upon an ass. In illustration of his poor or afflicted estate; it is this, and not merely the peace. fulness of his reign, that is meant by this symbolical action, as we see by the following clause, where the youthfulness of the animal is the point enforced. And (even, and that) upon a colt the foal of an ass; such as she asses bear, and one not trained; as the evangelist says, "whereon never man sat." Christ sat upon the foal. In old times judges and men of distinction rode upon asses (<a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Genesis 22:3</a>; <a href="/judges/5-10.htm">Judges 5:10</a>; <a href="/judges/10-4.htm">Judges 10:4</a>); but from Solomon's days the horse had been used, not only in war, but on all state occasions (<a href="/jeremiah/17-25.htm">Jeremiah 17:25</a>); and the number of horses brought back on the return from Babylon is specially mentioned (<a href="/ezra/2-66.htm">Ezra 2:66</a>). So to predicate of a King that he would come to his capital riding, not on a war horse, but on a young, unbroken ass, showed at once that he himself was not to be considered a victorious general or a worldly potentate, and that his kingdom was not to be won or maintained by carnal arms. This is signified more fully in the following verse, which describes the character and extent of Messiah's kingdom. <a href="/commentaries/zechariah/9-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Rejoice גִּילִ֨י (gî·lî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1523.htm">Strong's 1523: </a> To spin round, rejoice, fear greatly, מְאֹ֜ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily O daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of Zion! צִיּ֗וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem Shout in triumph, הָרִ֙יעִי֙ (hā·rî·‘î) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7321.htm">Strong's 7321: </a> To mar, to split the ears, shout O daughter בַּ֣ת (baṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of Jerusalem! יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel See, הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! your King מַלְכֵּךְ֙ (mal·kêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king comes יָ֣בוֹא (yā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to you, לָ֔ךְ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> righteous צַדִּ֥יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> Just, righteous and victorious, וְנוֹשָׁ֖ע (wə·nō·wō·šā‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor gentle עָנִי֙ (‘ā·nî) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6041.htm">Strong's 6041: </a> Poor, afflicted, humble and riding וְרֹכֵ֣ב (wə·rō·ḵêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7392.htm">Strong's 7392: </a> To ride, to place upon, to despatch on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against a donkey, חֲמ֔וֹר (ḥă·mō·wr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> A male ass on וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against a colt, עַ֖יִר (‘a·yir) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5895.htm">Strong's 5895: </a> A young ass, an ass-colt the foal בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of a donkey. אֲתֹנֽוֹת׃ (’ă·ṯō·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_860.htm">Strong's 860: </a> A female donkey <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly daughter of Zion! 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