A second exaltation of Christ Jesus, upon the throne of David his father, in his church and congregation, which is his spiritual kingdom here below.
The world stormeth at both.
I confess there is a tumultuous rage at his entrance into his throne in the soul and consciences of any of his chosen; but against his second exaltation in his true kingly power and government, either monarchical in himself, or ministerial in the hands of his ministers and churches, are mustered up, and shall be in the battles of Christ yet to be fought, all the powers of the gates of earth and hell.
A fourth difference.
But I shall mention one difference more between the kings of Israel and Judah, and all other kings and rulers of the Gentiles.
Kings of Israel types.
Those kings as kings of Israel were all invested with a typical and figurative respect, with which now no civil power in the world can be invested.
They wore a double crown.
They wore a double crown: first, civil; secondly, spiritual: in which respect they typed out the spiritual king of Israel, Christ Jesus.
When I say they were types, I make them not in all respects so to be; but as kings and governors over the church and kingdom of God, therein types.