The Royal Origin In the ancient Near East, kings, high priests, and prophets were formally inaugurated by having sacred oil poured over their heads (anointing). **King David** (who ruled around 1000 BCE) was the definitive "Anointed One." God made a covenant with David, promising that his royal lineage would rule Israel forever. [[Anointed]] [[Biological]] [[Maternal]] [[Paternal]] [[Religion]]