Which Old Testament prophet predicted the King would come riding on a donkey, specifically a colt, the foal of a donkey?
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Correct answer: Zechariah
Zechariah 9:9 contains the prophecy: 'Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you... gentle and riding on a donkey.' The Triumphal Entry is viewed as the literal fulfillment of this verse.
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