What does the Bible say about the triumphal entry of Jesus?

The Bible recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus in John 12:12-19, where He rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. This event is significant as it marks the recognition of Jesus as the King of Israel, accompanied by the crowd's cries of 'Hosanna!' which means 'Save now!'. Their celebration echoes the expectations of the Messiah who would redeem Israel. It reveals both the joyous acceptance by the crowd and the profound misunderstanding of His true mission, as they anticipated a political savior rather than the suffering servant He came to be.