Crowns have been the major emblem of authority and dignity throughout history. The Bible makes it quite plain that God is the one who crowns kings. The king's crown represented his representational sovereignty over the realm, which was ultimately ruled by God. The only true authority, the everlasting King, is God. Crowns also symbolize victory and glory. The Hebrew word for crown can also be translated as "honor." Thus, the act of crowning someone was actually an honor to them because they were being given the status of a ruler. This is why Saul went out to meet David when he heard that he had been anointed king over Israel. He wanted to make him his own prince so that he could add his own honors to him. In the Old Testament, people would shout "Hosanna!" when Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Hosanna means "save now!" or "save it is time!". It was a plea for Jesus' arrival at a time when the city was under siege with no hope of relief from either Rome or its enemies. Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise". Paradise is another name for heaven. To be with Jesus in paradise means to be saved from His suffering and death on the cross. It also means to live with Him forever.