ISB ~ Matthew 21 v5

A combined reference to Is 62:11 and Zech 9:9.

• The emphasis of this citation is twofold:(1) Isaiah’s prophecy, only partially cited, speaks of a highway to Jerusalem when the Lord declares, “Behold, your salvation comes.” The similar wording of Zechariah’s prophecy connects this salvation with the coming king. (2) The uniqueness of this king is his lowliness and humility; he rides a peaceful donkey rather than a “war horse” (Zech 9:10).