Zec 9:9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Zech 9:9-17: 9:9-17 The second message of Zechariah’s first oracle (chs 9–11 ) presents the juxtaposition of warfare and peace that has defined human history. Judah’s coming deliverer-king will be victorious in battle, yet righteous and humble (9:9 ), and he will bring peace to the nations in his universal reign (9:10 ). 9:9 Your king refers to a future king from David’s line, described earlier as the Branch (3:8 ; 6:12-13 ). • The donkey was a humble animal, and riding on a donkey signaled that its rider came in peace (see Matt 21:5 ; John 12:15 ).

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‏ Zechariah 9:9

Summary for Zech 9:9-17: 9:9-17 ^a The second message of Zechariah’s first oracle (chs 9–11 ^b) presents the juxtaposition of warfare and peace that has defined human history. Judah’s coming deliverer-king will be victorious in battle, yet righteous and humble (9:9 ^c), and he will bring peace to the nations in his universal reign (9:10 ^d). 9:9 ^e Your king refers to a future king from David’s line, described earlier as the Branch (3:8 ^f; 6:12-13 ^g).

• The donkey was a humble animal, and riding on a donkey signaled that its rider came in peace (see Matt 21:5 ^h; John 12:15 ⁱ).