V.1-11 The Old Testament had often foretold of Christ as the King to come (Psa. 45:11<<To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.>> My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. (Psalm 45:1); Zech. 9:99Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. (Zechariah 9:9)). But, though Israel should have recognized Him, for Zechariah 9:99Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. (Zechariah 9:9) says He would appear as a lowly Person; they reject and crucify their King. They were without excuse.
V.12-13 He acts what He is — holy King and Judge — He clears the temple of its corruption.
V.15-16 Children do what Israel should have done.
V.18 He returns to the city, but not in the same way.
V.19-22 A picture of the final judgment of the Old Israel.