ESV Reformation Study Bible – John 12:13
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John 12:13

12:13 Hosanna. The salutation was borrowed in part from Ps. 118:25, 26, to which was added the reference to “the King of Israel.” This was particularly disquieting to the Jewish leaders, who feared a popular uprising under Jesus’ leadership.