Matthew 21:4-9

4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

5 “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ”^[a]

6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them.

7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on.

8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna^[b] to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”^[c]“Hosanna^[d] in the highest heaven!”

Cross References

• 1. S Matthew 1:22
• 2. Isaiah 62:11; Zechariah 9:9
• 3. 2 Kings 9:13
• 4. ver 15; S Matthew 9:27
• 5. Psalms 118:26; Matthew 23:39
• 6. Luke 2:14

Footnotes

• [a] Zech. 9:9
• [b] A Hebrew expression meaning “Save!” which became an exclamation of praise; also in verse 15
• [c] Psalm 118:25,26
• [d] A Hebrew expression meaning “Save!” which became an exclamation of praise; also in verse 15