The coronation of a rightful heir reaches a dramatic climax as the young prince is finally revealed to the nation after a long period in hiding. The High Priest brings the boy out of concealment to bestow upon him the symbols of leadership in a formal ceremony marked by crowning, anointing, and immense public joy [מצודת דוד, שטיינזלץ, אברבנאל].
The ceremony begins with the placement of the royal crown upon the young boy's head. Immediately following this, he is presented with a symbol of testimony. The primary approach among commentators is that this object is a Torah scroll. It was placed in his arms to fulfill the biblical command requiring a king to keep a Torah scroll with him and read from it throughout his life [רש"י, מצודת דוד, רלב"ג, שטיינזלץ, חומת אנך, אברבנאל]. Alternatively, some explain this presentation as referring to royal ornaments and majestic garments adorned with precious stones [מצודת דוד, מצודת ציון, רד"ק, אברבנאל]. A third approach intertwines these ideas, suggesting that the crown itself acted as a living testimony for the royal line of David. According to this tradition, the crown would only fit the head of someone truly worthy of the throne, thereby visibly testifying to the young boy's legitimate claim to the kingship [רש"י, רד"ק, חומת אנך].
After receiving these symbols of rule, the young king is anointed with oil by the High Priest and his sons. Generally, a king who inherits the throne directly from his father does not require a personal anointing, as the father's anointing secures the kingship for future generations. However, in this specific case, the act was necessary due to the recent rebellion and the dispute over the throne. Because the prince had been hidden away and the public was unaware of his survival, a public anointing was required to firmly establish his authority and validate his right to rule in the face of any remaining opposition [רלב"ג, רד"ק, אברבנאל].
The historic ceremony concludes with an outpouring of emotion. The attendees clap their hands in a display of great joy and enthusiasm [מצודת דוד, שטיינזלץ]. They cry out in celebration, offering a blessing for the new king's success as he assumes his royal duties [רד"ק].