Matthew 21:10

And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?

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Interpretation

This coming of Christ was described by the prophet Zechariah, Zec 9:9. When Christ would appear in his glory, it is in his meekness, not in his majesty, in mercy to work salvation.

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This thought runs through Matthew 21:9-11.

Matthew 21:9 Matthew 21:10 Matthew 21:11

Glossary

Jerusalem Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).