Zechariah 9:8

Because of the army] RM 'for a guard or garrison.' Because of him, etc.] RV 'that none pass through or return.' Oppressor] better, perhaps, 'invader'; the reference is either to Alexander or some similar conqueror. Have I seen with mine eyes] viz. the iniquity of the oppressing heathen.

9. The advent of the Prince of Peace, a striking contrast to a ravaging warrior like Alexander the Great, who visited the surrounding nations with fire and sword. Just, and having salvation] better, '(declared to be) righteous and victorious.' Riding upon an ass] the symbol, not of lowliness, but of peace, as the horse was of war: cp. Matthew 21, etc.