Absalom’s Death

Absalom was riding on his mule when he happened to meet David’s soldiers. When the mule went under the tangled branches of a large oak tree, Absalom’s head was caught fast in the tree. The mule under him kept going, so he was suspended in midair.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 18:9 Lit was between heaven and earth

Have them bring a royal garment that the king himself has worn(A) and a horse the king himself has ridden,(B) which has a royal crown on its head.

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The Coming of Zion’s King

Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!
Shout in triumph, Daughter Jerusalem!
Look, your King is coming to you;
he is righteous and victorious,[a]
humble and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 9:9 Or and has salvation

14 Jesus found a young donkey(A) and sat on it, just as it is written:

15 Do not be afraid,(B)
Daughter Zion. Look, your King is coming,
sitting on a donkey’s colt.[a](C)

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Footnotes

  1. 12:15 Zch 9:9

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