# General Information:

Here the author quotes the prophet Zechariah to show that Jesus fulfilled prophecy by riding a donkey into Jerusalem.

# Now

This word is used here to mark a break in the main storyline. Here Matthew explains how Jesus' actions fulfill scripture.

# this came about that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled

This can be stated in active form. AT: "this happened so that Jesus would fulfill what God spoke through the prophet long ago" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# through the prophet

There were many prophets. Matthew was speaking of Zechariah. AT: "the prophet Zechariah" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# the daughter of Zion

The "daughter" of a city means the people of the city. AT: "the people of Zion" or "the people who live in Zion"

# Zion

This is another name for Jerusalem.

# on a donkey—on a colt, the foal of a donkey

The phrase "on a colt, the foal of a donkey" is explaining that the donkey is a young animal. AT: "on a young, male donkey"