SYNOPSIS - Revelation declares Jesus the present “ruler of the kings of the earth” in fulfillment of the promise of a Davidic King – Revelation 1:4-6 . Despite later appearances, at the very start of the book of Revelation Jesus is declared the “ ruler over the kings of the earth ” – In the book, even his enemies are unable to move against him without his knowledge and consent. His exaltation is based on his past sacrificial Death and Resurrection – An accomplished fact – NOT on hereditary rights or military might.