![]() ![]() “The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet until he to whom it belongs shall come and the obedience of the nations shall be his. Jacob’s divine blessing over his son Judah includes a reference to a donkey and a donkey’s foal ( Genesis 49:10-12): Jesus' triumphal entry on a donkey symbolized God's blessing to His people. Isaac, a type of Christ, rides a donkey to be slain by his father Abraham on the altar ( Genesis 49:10-12). Christ's journey on a donkey harkened back to the foreshadowing of a father sacrificing his own only son. Worldwide peace proclaimed by this humble King will be a fulfillment of the angels’ song in Luke 2:14: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (NKJV).ģ. Jesus fulfills this prediction of Zechariah. “His rule shall be from sea to sea”: the King will control extended territory with no enemies of concern.“He will proclaim peace to the nations”: His message will be one of reconciliation.“The battle bow will be broken”: no need for bows or arrows for fighting. ![]() the war-horses”: no need for horses used in war. “Take away the chariots”: an end to the main vehicle of war.Note the many details symbolic of peace in this prophecy: His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth." Zechariah 9:10 highlights this peace: “I will take away the chariots from Ephraim and the war-horses from Jerusalem, and the battle bow will be broken. The mention of a donkey in Zechariah 9:9-10 fits the description of a king who would be “ righteous and having salvation, gentle.” Rather than riding to conquer, this king would enter in peace. Other instances of leaders riding donkeys are Judges 5:10 10:4 12:14 and 2 Samuel 16:2. First Kings 1:33 mentions Solomon riding a donkey on the day he was recognized as the new king of Israel. In the ancient Middle Eastern world, leaders rode horses if they rode to war, but donkeys if they came in peace. Why didn’t Jesus ride a warhorse, as He did in Revelation? Mark Boda explains: ![]()
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