When did Jesus enter Jerusalem on a donkey?
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a colt as the crowds cry Hosanna — Palm Sunday.
Triumphal Entry took place c. AD 30 at From Bethphage and the Mount of Olives into Jerusalem, during the Life of Jesus period of Bible history. The account is recorded in Matthew 21:9 (KJV). Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a colt as the crowds cry Hosanna — Palm Sunday.
"Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest." — Matthew 21:9 (KJV)
Five days before Passover, Jesus sent two disciples for a colt the foal of an ass. He rode into Jerusalem fulfilling Zechariah 9:9, while the crowds spread their garments and palm branches in the way, crying, 'Hosanna to the Son of David.'
c. AD 30
From Bethphage and the Mount of Olives into Jerusalem
Key KJV Scriptures
"Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest."
"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."
Why It Matters
The entry openly presents Jesus as the prophesied King and begins the final week leading to the cross.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Palm Sunday?
Because John 12:13 records the crowds taking branches of palm trees as they hailed Jesus on the Sunday before His Passover.
When did triumphal entry happen?
Triumphal Entry is dated c. AD 30, placing it in the Life of Jesus era of biblical history. See Matthew 21:9 (KJV).
Where did triumphal entry take place?
Scripture places triumphal entry at From Bethphage and the Mount of Olives into Jerusalem.
Who was involved in triumphal entry?
The key figures are Jesus, His disciples, The Jerusalem crowds.
Where is triumphal entry in the Bible?
You can read about it in Matthew 21:9, Zechariah 9:9 (King James Version).
Why does triumphal entry matter?
The entry openly presents Jesus as the prophesied King and begins the final week leading to the cross.
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