Why did Jesus ride a donkey rather than a horse during His entry?
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Correct answer: To symbolize His coming in peace, not conquest
In the ancient Near East, kings rode horses to war but donkeys when they came in peace. By choosing a donkey, Jesus signaled that His kingdom was not of this world and was not established through military force.
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