ZECHARIAH 9

GOD WILL SAVE HIS PEOPLE THROUGH A FUTURE HUMBLE KING

Through Zechariah, God indicates His plans to humble the proud nations that have opposed Israel, including cities like Damascus, Tyre, and Gaza. These cities are also mentioned in other prophetic books, underlining God’s judgment over them.

God tells of the coming savior, who will bring righteousness and salvation. Foretelling Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem, God describes the future king as humble, riding upon a donkey (see Matthew 21, Mark 11, Luke 19 and John 12.)

In contrast with the recent kings, God promises that this coming king will graciously rule the earth and speak peace across the nations. Because of God’s covenant with His people, God will send a king that brings hope, restoration, and freedom. Through this future king, God will save His people like a shepherd protects his flock. Highlighting God’s goodness and beauty, God’s saved people will shine like the jewels of His crown! Because of His great love, God views His people as valuable and worth saving.