Listen up, recruits! This is Zechariah 9! The Lord's gonna send a messenger to prepare the way for the King of Israel. Then, get ready to cheer! He's gonna ride into Jerusalem on a colt, just like he said he would. He'll bring peace and justice to the whole land. All of you will love him. He'll be the shepherd of his people. Then, he's gonna make a covenant of peace. Everyone will have plenty to eat. The Lord's gonna take away all their weapons. He's gonna make sure no one ever attacks them again. He'll make them strong, so they can live in peace. That's it, recruits. Now you know what to expect from Zechariah 9!