From Eden to the New Jerusalem: An Introduction to Biblical Theology

by T. Desmond Alexander

(1) The concept of human vicegerency finds its origins in Genesis.28 (2) The restoration of human vicegerency is linked to the divine promises to the patriarchs. (3) ‘In the Davidic theocracy, a typological and imperfect human vicegerency was reinstated as partial fulfilment of the promise to Abraham.’29 (4) The concept of human vicegerency is reflected in various psalms (e.g. Pss 2; 8; 45) and the writings of the prophets (e.g. Isa. 9:6–7). (5) The restoration of human vicegerency is ‘effected by the anointing by the Spirit’.30 (6) ‘The restoration of God’s kingdom is the restoration of his vicegerent’s kingdom, just as the absence of the anointed king meant the absence of God’s kingdom (cf. Jer 8:19f.: “Is YHWH not in Zion? Is her King no longer there?”).’31