Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it, as it is written — Jesus deliberately fulfills the Zechariah 9:9 prophecy by riding on a donkey (onos, a young male donkey or ass) rather than a horse, the animal of war and power. His choice of the humble donkey embodies a different kind of kingship: not militant or conquering but humble and peaceable. John's editorial note 'as it is written' alerts readers to the scriptural fulfillment.

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