ISB ~ John 12 v15

Fear not, daughter of Zion:A reference to Zech 1 9:9.

• Zechariah depicts the royal procession of the Messiah into Jerusalem in a manner that recalls King Solomon’s coronation ceremony in 1 Kings 1:38-40. Though a victorious king and leader, he will be mounted on a humble donkey instead of a powerful war horse; indeed, the Messiah will banish the instruments of warfare and proclaim “peace” to Israel and all nations (Zech 9:10). This text provides one of the clearest indications that the Messiah would not be a military general, poised to fight against Israel’s political oppressors, but a peaceful king who calls for an end to retaliation and bloodshed.