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Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
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Interpretation

The prophet calls a king comes that is traced in meals and meetings. Zechariah 9:9: notice "daughter" and "donkey". Keep king comes in hospitality and listening—honor God behind closed doors.

Context

This passage belongs to Zechariah, a prophetic oracle witness, naming king comes. Placed in ch. 9, the nearby lines set its tone. There’s a line into prophetic hope & judgment. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Zechariah to Zechariah. Introductions to Zechariah often note: Apocalyptic visions; chs 9–14 may be later.. Scholars commonly date Zechariah 520–515 BC; later additions possible.. Here the thread of prophetic hope & judgment comes into view.

More details
Traditional:Zechariah
Modern scholarship:Apocalyptic visions; chs 9–14 may be later.
Date:520–515 BC; later additions possible.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Masoretic tradition preserves the Hebrew text with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.