I was wondering if a Jew and Christians could give their opinion about this Old Testament Bible quote?

Question

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 ***, and upon a colt the foal of an ***. Zechariah 9:9

Looking at it through Christian eyes, I'm pretty sure he's talking about Jesus. I mean, He is called the King of the Jews. He was just and came with salvation. He was lowly and even came into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Could it be?

Since Jews don't believe that Jesus is the Son of God, what does this Bible verse mean to you regarding the King of Zion and Jerusalem?

Answer 1

It's mentioned in the New Testament as well

Matthew 21:
4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
5 "Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’"
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them.
7 They brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them.
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 to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest!"

Answer 2

. OK, I'll try it this time. The person that Christianity recognizes as Jesus Christ simply did not fulfill all of the prophecies in my Bible (what you all call the "Old Testament"). Accordingly, this passage refers to a messiah yet to come. You are correct--looking at it through Christian eyes, this seems to be Jesus. Looking at it through my eyes, it's not. See the link below for Jewish interpretations of many Biblical passages. Here's a summary of what Jesus did *not* do:

Oversee the rebuilding of Jerusalem, including the Third Temple, in the event that it has not yet been rebuilt (Michah 4:1 and Ezekiel 40-45)

Gather the Jewish people from all over the world and bring them home to the Land of Israel (Isaiah 11:12; 27:12-13)

Influence every individual of every nation to abandon and be ashamed of their former beliefs (or non-beliefs) and acknowledge and serve only the One True God of Israel (Isaiah 11:9-10; 40:5 and Zephaniah 3:9)

Bring about global peace throughout the world (Isaiah 2:4; 11:5-9 and Michah 4:3-4).

Answer 3

Yep- it is talking about the future arrival of mashiach (and Rashi states as much in his commentary on this verse. BUT- it has nothing to do with Jesus

Jesus was NOT the King of the Jews- in fact he had NO official position amongst the Jews

And Jesus was NOT the messiah!
1) The dead were not resurrected
2) The Jews did not beome priests to the other nations
3) There is no world peace
4) The temple is not standing
5) There is no temple service
6) The messiah is from the House of David. your house/tribe is inherited from your father. Your father is your BIOLOGICAL father- there is no adoption in Judasim to another father- if God is the father of Jesus- then Jesus cannot be from the House of David as God is not frm the House of David.

Answer 4

It means that in this prophecy, that Jesus or the coming Messiah would be riding in as the King, He would still be meek and lowly. He would bring victory or deliverance.

He did not plan to take up residence in Jerusalem and reign as King. He was preparing for His passion, His suffering, His death. His disciples got a room for the Passover.

The people who cried Hosanna on one day, cried out crucify Him on the next day.

Answer 5

Jews beleive that this passage is referring to the Messiah. Christians beleive that Jesus was the Messiah. Jews beleive that the Messiah did not come yet, but this passage refers to him

Answer 6

I am a Christian, and yes, it is a prophecy of Jesus entering Jerusalem on what is known as "Palm Sunday", riding a donkey.

Answer 7

That was my lord fulfilling prophecy! Jesus was his name. And when the children came into the temple to praise him the Jewish scholars asked him to quiet them. But then he quoted Psalm 8:2 from the septuagint, and they heard that prophecy fulfilled too!

Yay Jesus!

Answer 8

The irony of the situation is the essence of the passage mentioned. The bridegroom returns in a way no one expects. But this passage explicitly states the circumstances and details of his arrival. That is the irony...only he himself realizes what is happening, as it happens...and he cannot divulge this to anyone as he lives out what should be the most glorious moment in history...and no one else seems to know enough about the passage to recognize what is taking place, until way after its past...except his closest associates,
which tend to have their doubts about him, and his methods,
and advise him not to act so rashly...as he shatters the expectations of the unknowlegeables...a true 'Zaddik' that is,
'Saint'. What would he look like, fulfilling this prophesy in today's society? Would we recognize him? Do we know the prophesies well enough to spot his second coming, if it happens in a way we do not expect?...What I say to you, I say to you all...WATCH!

Answer 9

And lo and behold, the Gospel writers, familiar as they were with this marvelous bit of prophecy, jotted down the story of Jesus in a way that it seemed to fulfill the prophecy!

Amazing.

Answer 10

from the Christian perspective....
When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, that was to fulfill the prophecy of that verse.