What comes to your mind when you hear the word "King"?
LeBron James? pshhh... King David? King Arthur? King Kong? Or maybe its not a person or character that comes to mind, but rather notions of authority, grandeur, and wealth.
There was one king that the Israelites had been waiting for, and indeed the whole universe had been anticipating:
“The latter chapters of Zechariah also show that the coming of this Davidic ruler will not be without challenge. A new ruler will come to Jerusalem, a ruler who will not be like the existing rulers but will be righteous and humble, bringing salvation. In contrast to the shepherds who feed themselves at the expense of the flock, this good shepherd will take care of the flock and provide for them. He will cleanse them of all their iniquities.
“Yet the flock will themselves reject this good shepherd, and the Lord’s own sword will be unleashed against him. The sheep will be scattered and left to their oppressors in a time of trial and testing. Yet ultimately God will redeem his flock and rescue his city."
[ESV Study Bible]
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