A donkey.
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. This event is often referred to as the Triumphal Entry and is celebrated by Christians on Palm Sunday.
Donkey
There is no historical account or biblical reference that suggests Jesus rode a donkey backwards. The Gospels describe Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling a prophecy, but there is no mention of him riding the donkey backwards.
It is estimated that thousands of people attended the Passover in Jesus' day, as it was a significant religious event for the Jewish people. Jerusalem would have been crowded with pilgrims coming to celebrate the holiday.
Jesus was addressing the Sermon on the Mount to his disciples and a large crowd of people who had gathered to hear him speak. It is one of the most well-known teachings of Jesus found in the Gospel of Matthew.
The capital of Judea during Jesus' time was Jerusalem.
Jesus was found in the temple in Jerusalem, known as the Temple of Jerusalem or the Temple of Solomon.
As Jesus entered Jerusalem the crowds waved palm leaves and spread the cloaks on the ground in front of him.
Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday happens. It is when Jesus came to Jerusalem and was greeted by cheering crowds as he went through the streets on the back of a donkey. People waved palms. In churches, the gospel about the Passion is read, to symbolise the start of Holy Week, which is why it is also called Passion Sunday.Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday happens. It is when Jesus came to Jerusalem and was greeted by cheering crowds as he went through the streets on the back of a donkey. People waved palms. In churches, the gospel about the Passion is read, to symbolise the start of Holy Week, which is why it is also called Passion Sunday.Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday happens. It is when Jesus came to Jerusalem and was greeted by cheering crowds as he went through the streets on the back of a donkey. People waved palms. In churches, the gospel about the Passion is read, to symbolise the start of Holy Week, which is why it is also called Passion Sunday.Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday happens. It is when Jesus came to Jerusalem and was greeted by cheering crowds as he went through the streets on the back of a donkey. People waved palms. In churches, the gospel about the Passion is read, to symbolise the start of Holy Week, which is why it is also called Passion Sunday.Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday happens. It is when Jesus came to Jerusalem and was greeted by cheering crowds as he went through the streets on the back of a donkey. People waved palms. In churches, the gospel about the Passion is read, to symbolise the start of Holy Week, which is why it is also called Passion Sunday.Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday happens. It is when Jesus came to Jerusalem and was greeted by cheering crowds as he went through the streets on the back of a donkey. People waved palms. In churches, the gospel about the Passion is read, to symbolise the start of Holy Week, which is why it is also called Passion Sunday.Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday happens. It is when Jesus came to Jerusalem and was greeted by cheering crowds as he went through the streets on the back of a donkey. People waved palms. In churches, the gospel about the Passion is read, to symbolise the start of Holy Week, which is why it is also called Passion Sunday.Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday happens. It is when Jesus came to Jerusalem and was greeted by cheering crowds as he went through the streets on the back of a donkey. People waved palms. In churches, the gospel about the Passion is read, to symbolise the start of Holy Week, which is why it is also called Passion Sunday.Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday happens. It is when Jesus came to Jerusalem and was greeted by cheering crowds as he went through the streets on the back of a donkey. People waved palms. In churches, the gospel about the Passion is read, to symbolise the start of Holy Week, which is why it is also called Passion Sunday.Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday happens. It is when Jesus came to Jerusalem and was greeted by cheering crowds as he went through the streets on the back of a donkey. People waved palms. In churches, the gospel about the Passion is read, to symbolise the start of Holy Week, which is why it is also called Passion Sunday.Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday happens. It is when Jesus came to Jerusalem and was greeted by cheering crowds as he went through the streets on the back of a donkey. People waved palms. In churches, the gospel about the Passion is read, to symbolise the start of Holy Week, which is why it is also called Passion Sunday.
By riding on a donkey.
It was called Jerusalem.(Matthew 23:1 + 37) Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying:O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee..."
There were several situations of crowds mentioned in the Bible.At Passover knownas Psalm Sunday the crowds cheered Jesus when he entered Jerusalem (John 12:13)At the time Jesus was arrested, the crowds were asking to crucify him (John 19:15).
Jesus was addressing the Sermon on the Mount to his disciples and a large crowd of people who had gathered to hear him speak. It is one of the most well-known teachings of Jesus found in the Gospel of Matthew.
He cleansed the temple, came riding on a colt on palm Sunday, was tried and crucified at Jerusalem.
And the crowds replied, "It's Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee." [Matthew 21:11]
It is estimated that thousands of people attended the Passover in Jesus' day, as it was a significant religious event for the Jewish people. Jerusalem would have been crowded with pilgrims coming to celebrate the holiday.
He rode into Jerusalem to the cheers of crowds of people. Most of whom were conspicuously absent at his death shortly thereafter.
The Cross which Jesus died on, the Tomb, the Last Supper and Jesus Riding into Jerusalem on a Donkey to name but a few.
On Palm Sunday Jesus rode through the eastern gate of Jerusalem. The gate is sometimes called the Golden gate