Add parallel Print Page Options

I will remove the blood from his mouth,
    forbidden food from between his teeth.
    Whoever is left will be a remnant for our God.
    He will be like a leader in Judah,
        and Ekron will be like a Jebusite.
But I will camp around My House
        against marauding forces.
    No oppressor will overrun them again—
        for now I watch with My own eyes.

Zion’s Coming King

Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion!
        Shout, daughter of Jerusalem!
    Behold, your king is coming to you,
        a righteous one bringing salvation.
        He is lowly, riding on a donkey—
        on a colt, the foal of a donkey.[a]

Read full chapter

I will take the blood from their mouths,
    the forbidden food from between their teeth.
Those who are left will belong to our God(A)
    and become a clan in Judah,
    and Ekron will be like the Jebusites.(B)
But I will encamp(C) at my temple
    to guard it against marauding forces.(D)
Never again will an oppressor overrun my people,
    for now I am keeping watch.(E)

The Coming of Zion’s King

Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!(F)
    Shout,(G) Daughter Jerusalem!
See, your king comes to you,(H)
    righteous and victorious,(I)
lowly and riding on a donkey,(J)
    on a colt, the foal of a donkey.(K)

Read full chapter