As he was drawing near -- already on the way down the Mount of Olives -- the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen,
"Rejoice with him, O heavens; bow down to him, all gods,[9] for he avenges the blood of his children[10] and takes vengeance on his adversaries. He repays those who hate him[11] and cleanses[12] his people's land."[13]