The answer is: Colt

Mark 11:7

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, he chose a humble colt—a young donkey—as his steed, a fascinating detail that signifies so much more than just a method of transport. In ancient times, riding a horse usually indicated war or power, but opting for a donkey illustrated peace and humility. This choice aligns beautifully with prophecies from Zechariah 9:9, where the king is described as coming to Jerusalem "righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey."

The colt itself was likely unbroken, symbolizing that Jesus’ arrival was anything but ordinary. In many cultures, unbroken animals were considered powerful, indicating sacredness, and here, we see an echo of that cultural understanding. It seems fitting that the Prince of Peace, arriving in a time of great turmoil and expectation surrounding Jerusalem, would choose an embodiment of gentleness as his mount.

Mark, often considered a gospel focused on action and immediacy, delivers this moment as not only a arrival over the temple, illustrating a contrast between traditional power and the new wave of spiritual authority that Jesus embodies. As crowds lay down their cloaks and wave palm branches, this moment launches what we now recognize as Palm Sunday, pivotal in setting the stage for the transformative events in the coming week. So, the choice of the colt does more than signify arrival—it encapsulates a movement towards inner peace amidst an outer whirlwind of political and social turbulence.