But when it was all said and done, the seven days of Jericho would have few similarities to the seven days of Jerusalem. As awe-inspiring as the destruction of Jericho appeared, the first conquest at the edge of the Promised Land ended up as a single serving of milk and honey. Jerusalem, however, was payment in full for both the wedding feast and estate that awaited the bride and bridegroom. The final week of Jesus began as He rode His chariot, a virgin donkey, along the makeshift parade route. Enthusiasm is contagious.
Celebrations attract crowds.
But the crowds Jesus drew had a unique quality. His crowds were usually two crowds in one. Both followers and Pharisees joined side by side during the Triumphal Entry. The hypocrites had their fill of hosannas. They were agitated by the passions of the people.