John 12:13

“Took branches of palm trees, etc.] The Ethiopic version adds, “and young shoots from Jerusalem”; these grew in great plenty, on one part of the Mount of Olives, that next to Bethany, from whence that town had its name; for it signifies the house of dates, the fruit of the palm tree; (see Gill on “<402117>Matthew 21:17”). And as that tree was a sign of joy and victory, they carried branches of it in their hands, as they met the King Messiah, who was about to make his public entrance into Jerusalem, in triumph; and where by his sufferings and death, he should gain the victory over sin, Satan, the world, and death; and lay a solid foundation for joy and peace, to all that believe in him: the…”

“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 21:1-16. Also Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44. John 12:16 Was glorified - Was raised from the dead, and had ascended to heaven. John 12:17 Bare record - Testified that he had raised him, and, as was natural, spread the report through the city. This excited much attention, and the people came out in multitudes to meet one who had power to work such miracles. John 12:19 Prevail nothing - All your efforts are ineffectual to stop the progress of his opinions, and to prevent the people from believing on him. The world - As we should say, “Everybody - all the city has gone out.” The fact that he met with such success induced them to hasten their…”

“Psa 118:26; Mar 11:8; Luk 19:36. John 12:15”

“12:13 palm branches: The date palm was a celebratory symbol of Jewish nationalism. • meet him: The Greek word commonly describes crowds greeting a returning, triumphant king. • Blessings on the one: The crowd quoted Ps 118:25-26, with a greeting for those who came to Jerusalem. The phrase Hail to the King of Israel is not in the psalm (but see Zeph 3:15). Although the people saw Jesus as a national political liberator, he rejected this role (John 6:15).”

“branches: Lev 23:40; Rev 7:9 Hosanna: Psa 72:17-19, Psa 118:25, Psa 118:26; Mat 21:9-11, Mat 23:39; Mar 11:8-10; Luk 19:35-38 the King: Joh 12:15, Joh 1:49, Joh 19:15, Joh 19:19-22; Isa 44:6; Hos 3:5; Zep 3:15; Rev 15:3, Rev 19:16 John 12:14”