John 12:15

New International Reader's Version

“City of Zion, do not be afraid. See, your king is coming. He is sitting on a donkey’s colt.” (Zechariah 9:9)

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:1

Some time later, Absalom got a chariot and horses for himself. He also got 50 men to run in front of him.

2 Samuel 16:2

The king asked Ziba, “Why have you brought all these things?” Ziba answered, “The donkeys are for the king’s family to ride on. The bread and fruit are for the people to eat. The wine will make those who get tired in the desert feel like new again.”

1 Kings 1:33

He said to them, “Take my officials with you. Have my son Solomon get on my own mule. Take him down to the Gihon spring.

Isaiah 41:14

Family of Jacob, you are as weak as a worm. But do not be afraid. People of Israel, there are only a few of you. But do not be afraid. I myself will help you,” announces the Lord. He is the one who sets his people free. He is the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 62:11

The Lord has announced a message from one end of the earth to the other. He has said, “Tell the people of Zion, ‘Look! Your Savior is coming! He is bringing his people back as his reward. He has won the battle over their enemies.’ ”

Micah 4:8

Jerusalem, you used to be like a guard tower for my flock. City of Zion, you used to be a place of safety for my people. The glorious kingdom you had before will be given back to you. Once again a king will rule over your people.”

Zechariah 9:9

“City of Zion, be full of joy! People of Jerusalem, shout! See, your king comes to you. He always does what is right. He has won the victory. He is humble and riding on a donkey. He is sitting on a donkey’s colt.

Matthew 21:5

“Say to the city of Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you. He is gentle and riding on a donkey. He is riding on a donkey’s colt.’ ” (Zechariah 9:9)

John 12:14

Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it. This is just as it is written in Scripture. It says,

Deuteronomy 17:16

The king must not get large numbers of horses for himself. He must not make the people return to Egypt to get more horses. The Lord has told you, “You must not go back there again.”

Judges 12:14

He had 40 sons and 30 grandsons. They rode on 70 donkeys. Abdon led Israel for eight years.

Judges 5:10

“Some of you ride on white donkeys. Some of you sit on your saddle blankets. Some of you walk along the road. Think about