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Zechariah 9 · Preschool

The King on a Donkey

Name Date

Color the gentle King riding on a donkey. Shout for joy!

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

Zechariah 9:9 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: The King comes riding on a donkey! He is gentle and brings peace. In the New Testament, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey!

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Zechariah 9 · Kindergarten

The King Comes

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Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

KING
DONKEY
PEACE
HOPE
Turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope! Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.

Zechariah 9:12 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

KING
DONKEY
PEACE
HOPE

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw the King riding on a donkey.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for sending a humble King. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you follow Jesus today?
  • How can you be gentle with others?

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Zechariah 9 · Grade 1

Rejoice Greatly

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

KING
DONKEY
PEACE
HOPE
Turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope! Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.

Zechariah 9:12 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

Rejoice, daughter of Zion!
He rides on a donkey.
He speaks peace to the nations.
Turn to the stronghold.
How great is his goodness!

Your King Comes

Write the number 1 to 4 in each circle to show the right order.

Behold, your King comes to you

Turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope

For they are like the jewels of a crown

He will speak peace to the nations

Draw the King riding on a donkey.

Memory Verse

“Turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope! Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.”

Zechariah 9:12 (WEB)

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for sending a humble King. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you shout for joy?
  • How can you welcome Jesus as your King?
  • What would you like to say to God about this chapter?

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Zechariah 9 · Grade 2

A Gentle King

Name Date

Read the Story

God told his people to rejoice greatly! Shout for joy! Your King is coming. He is good and fair. He is gentle.

The King rides on a donkey. He does not come with horses for war. He brings peace to the nations. God said his people have hope. How great is God's goodness! In the New Testament, Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem.

Memory Verse

“Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

Zechariah 9:9 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. What did God tell his people to do?

    Your KingPeaceShout for joy

  2. Who is coming?

    Shout for joyPeaceYour King

  3. What does the King ride?

    A donkeyYour KingShout for joy

  4. What does the King bring?

    Your KingVery greatPeace

  5. How great is God's goodness?

    Your KingVery greatPeace

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

PDIPHOPELFRAJEWELSDRIUBABJDVOISGMCYVDNNDOHNEGSKEKDNTFBCBFLELEEWMTKCEYKRRNHCCTSUIS
  • PRISONERS
  • DAUGHTER
  • DONKEY
  • JEWELS
  • PEACE
  • HOPE

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for sending a humble King. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What makes you hopeful?
  • Who can you be a friend to this week?

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Zechariah 9 · Grade 3

Prisoners of Hope

Name Date

Read the Story

Zechariah says, rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous and has salvation. He is lowly and rides on a donkey.

God said he would cut off the chariot and the battle bow. The King will speak peace to the nations. His rule will reach to the ends of the earth.

God called his people prisoners of hope. God said, turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope! Even today I declare that I will restore double to you. Yahweh their God will save them like a shepherd saves his flock. How great is his goodness! In the New Testament, Matthew 21:5 says Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem.

Memory Verse

“Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

Zechariah 9:9 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What did Zechariah tell the daughter of Zion to do?

  2. What does the King ride?

  3. What will the King speak to the nations?

  4. What did God call his people?

  5. What will God restore to them?

Your King Comes

Write what happened in each box.

1
2
3
4

Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

PDUDOFLDGARABOUVRKPBIUKNYMDJEKSGWKCOAEAMOHHEHHGWCWNTYYPOYEEOEEJCNPHLOVRREFYEMSOSS
  • PRISONERS
  • DAUGHTER
  • DONKEY
  • JEWELS
  • PEACE
  • HOPE

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for sending a humble King. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What good thing has God done for you this week?
  • What does lowly mean?

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Zechariah 9 · Grade 4

Lowly and Riding on a Donkey

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Read and Think

Zechariah 9 begins with judgment on proud nations around Israel, such as Tyre, which heaped up silver like dust. God promises to encamp around his house so that no oppressor will pass through them any more.

Then comes a famous promise. Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey. Kings usually came on war horses, but this King comes humbly. He will cut off the battle bow and speak peace to the nations, and his dominion will reach to the ends of the earth. In the New Testament, Matthew 21:5 and John 12:15 quote this verse when Jesus rides into Jerusalem.

God speaks to his people in exile: turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope! Even today I declare that I will restore double to you. Yahweh their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people. For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty!

Show What You Know

  1. What does God promise to do around his house?

  2. How is this King different from most kings?

  3. Which New Testament books quote verse 9?

  4. What does God call his people in verse 12?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

peacedonkeyhopedaughterGod
  1. promises to encamp around his house so that no oppressor will pass through them any more.
  2. Rejoice greatly, of Zion!
  3. He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a .
  4. He will cut off the battle bow and speak to the nations, and his dominion will reach to the ends of the earth.
  5. God speaks to his people in exile: turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of !

Think About It

  1. The King comes lowly and brings peace. What does this teach about true greatness?

  2. God's people are called prisoners of hope. What does it mean to be held tightly by hope?

Memory Verse

“Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

Zechariah 9:9 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for sending a humble King. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you follow Jesus' humble example this week?
  • How should we welcome Jesus as our King?

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Zechariah 9 · Grade 5

Behold, Your King Comes

Name Date

Read and Think

Zechariah 9 opens a new section of the book, introduced as a revelation, Yahweh's word. It first describes God's judgment on the proud cities surrounding Israel, from Hadrach and Damascus to Tyre and the Philistine cities. Tyre trusted its strongholds and wealth, but the Lord would strip her power. God promises, I will encamp around my house against the army, that no one pass through or return; and no oppressor will pass through them any more.

Against this background comes one of the best-known promises in the prophets: rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. This King does not arrive like a conqueror on a war horse. He removes the chariot and the battle bow, he will speak peace to the nations, and his dominion will be from sea to sea. In the New Testament, Matthew 21:5 and John 12:15 quote this verse to describe Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey.

God then addresses his scattered people: because of the blood of your covenant, I have set free your prisoners. Turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope! Even today I declare that I will restore double to you. The chapter ends with God as shepherd and protector: Yahweh their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people, for they are like the jewels of a crown. For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty!

Show What You Know

  1. How does verse 8 show God's protection?

  2. What details in verse 9 show the King's humility?

  3. How do the New Testament writers use verse 9?

  4. Why are God's people free, according to verse 11?

Crossword

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Across

  1. You prisoners of ____.
  2. For they are like the ____ of a crown.

Down

  1. And riding on a ____.
  2. You ____ of hope.
  3. And he will speak ____ to the nations.

Think About It

  1. The promised King comes with peace and humility. How can you follow his example of humble strength?

  2. God calls his people prisoners of hope. What hope from God holds you steady?

Memory Verse

“Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

Zechariah 9:9 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for sending a humble King. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • When do you need hope the most?
  • How can you be strong without being proud?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org. © 2026 The Daily Rooted. Free to print and copy for church and home use; not for resale. Original line art.