- Hashem's kingship is only possible after the tzimtzum.

- The concept מלוכה is made up of 2 parts: a. the subjects must relate somewhat to the king; b. the subjects must be separate/foreign to the king.

- The source for malchus before the tzimtzum in מלכות דאין סוף.

- Analogy of physical king: coronation - nation displaying bittul to the king to arouse his desire to reign.

- Actual ruling of the king comes because of and after this awakening of the kings desire.

- The decision within the king that he could see himself as a king - רצון מוחלט להיות מלך.

- 3 levels in the desire for kingship: 1. revealed desire, 2. awakened desire, 3. essential desire/decision.

- At which stage can we call the kink "King".

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