Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Cross-reference

Zechariah 2:10 calls Daughter Zion to rejoice because God will dwell in her midst, the same glad announcement of the king's coming.

Isaiah 40:9 Parallel

Isaiah 40:9 similarly calls Zion to herald good news—here God's arrival, matching Zechariah's announcement of the coming king.

Zephaniah 3:14 likewise calls Daughter Zion to rejoice, with the following verses announcing the King's presence—a direct parallel.

Matthew 21:4 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 21:4 explicitly states the triumphal entry fulfills this prophecy — directly linking the event to Zechariah 9:9.

Matthew 21:5 quotes Zechariah 9:9 verbatim as the fulfilled prophecy of Jesus' entry.

Psalm 2:6 Parallel

Psalm 2:6 declares God’s king installed on Zion—a direct royal parallel to Zechariah’s coming king entering Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 30:9 promises service to 'David their king' — connecting the coming king in Zechariah 9:9 to the Davidic lineage.

Jeremiah 23:6 names the king 'The Lord Our Righteousness' — deepening the salvation and righteousness themes of Zechariah 9:9.

Jeremiah 23:5 foretells a righteous Branch, a Davidic king who executes justice — echoing Zechariah 9:9's just king.

Isaiah 62:11 also proclaims to Daughter Zion, 'See, your Savior comes!'—mirroring Zechariah’s announcement of the coming king.

Mark 11:7 Allusion

In Mark 11:7, Jesus rides the colt into Jerusalem, matching the prophecy's details without direct citation.

Luke 19:38 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 19:38, the crowd acclaims 'Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!' echoing the announcement of the King's arrival.

Isaiah 32:1 Parallel

Isaiah 32:1 promises a king who reigns in righteousness — directly paralleling the 'just' king in Zechariah 9:9.

John 12:13–15 Prophetic fulfillment

John 12:13-15 explicitly quotes Zechariah 9:9, depicting Jesus riding a donkey in direct fulfillment of this prophecy.

John 12:14–16 Prophetic fulfillment

In John 12:14-16, the quotation of Zechariah 9:9 explicitly identifies Jesus as the prophesied king on a donkey.

Isaiah 12:6 Parallel

Isaiah 12:6 exhorts inhabitants of Zion to shout and sing because the Holy One is great in their midst, mirroring the rejoicing over the coming king.

Isaiah 9:7 Parallel

Isaiah 9:7 expands the coming king's rule: an eternal, just kingdom — reinforcing the messianic hope of Zechariah 9:9.

Isaiah 9:6 Parallel

Isaiah 9:6 prophesies a child born to rule—a parallel messianic promise to Zechariah’s coming king, emphasizing different aspects.

Jeremiah 30:21 Related theme

Jeremiah 30:21 foretells a ruler from Israel's own people who will draw near to God—aligned with the righteous king entering Jerusalem here.

John 18:36 Parallel

In John 18:36, Jesus says His kingdom is not of this world — clarifying the humble king's spiritual reign, not an earthly one.

In 2 Corinthians 10:1, Paul appeals by Christ's meekness — directly echoing the humble king of Zech 9:9.

Philippians 2:7 describes Christ's self-emptying humility — a direct typological fulfillment of the humble king in Zech 9:9.

Matthew 11:3 asks if Jesus is 'the one who is to come,' referring to the expected king here.

Revelation 19:11 depicts Christ returning on a white horse as a warrior — in contrast to the humble donkey ride here.

Matthew 2:2 Parallel

Matthew 2:2 presents the Magi seeking the newborn king of the Jews, directly pointing to the king prophesied here.

Micah 5:2 Parallel

Micah 5:2 foretells the ruler from Bethlehem, identifying the birthplace of the king who enters Jerusalem in Zechariah 9:9.

Ezekiel 21:27 declares the crown awaits the one who rightfully possesses it—the same king who enters Jerusalem lowly in Zechariah 9:9.

Isaiah 33:22 declares the LORD as king who saves — directly parallel to the saving king described here.

Isaiah 25:9 Related theme

Isaiah 25:9 echoes the call to rejoice in salvation — 'let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation' — directly parallel to the rejoicing and salvation here.

Isaiah 16:5 Parallel

Isaiah 16:5 prophesies a righteous Davidic king who judges justly — directly parallel to the righteous king coming here.

Psalm 149:2 Parallel

Psalm 149:2 calls the children of Zion to rejoice in their King — the same command and occasion as Zechariah 9:9's 'Rejoice, daughter of Zion, your king comes'.

Psalm 132:16 promises salvation as a garment and shouts of joy — directly echoing the 'salvation' and 'shout aloud' of Zechariah 9:9.

Zephaniah 3:15 gives the reason for rejoicing—the King of Israel is with you—which underlies Zechariah 9:9's announcement.

Isaiah 52:7 Parallel

Isaiah 52:7 depicts heralds announcing God's reign to Zion, paralleling the joyful proclamation of the righteous king arriving in Zechariah 9:9.

Mark 15:32 Contrast

In Mark 15:32, the mockers call Jesus 'King of Israel'—the same title from Zechariah 9:9, but now in a scene of suffering and rejection.

Isaiah 1:8 Contrast

Isaiah 1:8 depicts 'daughter of Zion' as desolate — contrasting with the joyful call here for Zion to rejoice over her king.

Psalm 97:6 Related theme

Psalm 97:8 says Zion hears and is glad, and daughters of Judah rejoice—similar joy at God's rule as in the king's arrival here.