ACC ~ John 12 v15

NO RECORD OF JEWISH KING EXCEPT CHRIST

EUSEBIUS OF CAESAREA Zechariah gave this prophecy after the return from Babylon toward the conclusion of prophecy. But there is no record of a Jewish king since that time, such as the prophecy predicts, except our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in whom this prediction was fulfilled. … But what was his riding on a donkey meant to show but the lowly and humble manner that marked his first coming? PROOF OF THE GOSPEL 9.17. [1]

[1] POG 2:185-86*.

WICKED KINGS CONTRASTED WITH THE KING OF PEACE

CHRYSOSTOM Because all their kings had mostly been unjust and covetous and subjected them to wars … he said to them, “Trust me, I am not like them. I am gentle and mild.” He demonstrated this by the manner of his entrance, not entering at the head of an army but simply riding on a donkey. HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 66.1. [1]

[1] NPNF 1 14:245**.

ACKNOWLEDGE HIM WHOM YOU PRAISE

AUGUSTINE This act of our Lord’s is pointed to in the prophets, though the malignant rulers of the Jews did not see in it any fulfillment of prophecy. … Yes, in that nation though reprobate, though blind, there remained still the daughter of Zion, which is Jerusalem. … It is said to her, “Fear not.” … Acknowledge him whom you praise, and do not tremble when he suffers. That is the blood that shall wipe away your sins and redeem your life. TRACTATES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 51.5. [1]

[1] NPNF 1 7:284**; CCL 36:441.