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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

Zechariah 9:9 shows a king comes that takes shape in speech and habits—trace "daughter" and "donkey". Practice king comes by steady, quiet faithfulness—make patience ordinary. Prophetic Hope & Judgment connects here: The prophets call to covenant fidelity and foretell restoration centered in God’s reign.

Context

This passage belongs to Zechariah, a prophetic oracle witness, highlighting king comes. Within ch. 9, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward prophetic hope & judgment. Watch the terms “daughter” and “donkey”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Zechariah with Zechariah. Many scholars judge Zechariah as follows: 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.

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