Is Jesus the promised King? What does it mean that Jesus defeated death? Will Jesus’ reign never end? Jesus is the promised king. There are over 450 old testament prophecies about His coming, however He was not the king everybody was expecting. Unlike the other rulers of the day, it was at His weakest moments during birth and resurrection that His kingship was declared. By defeating death Jesus is also the eternal king, setting Him apart from every other leader who has walked the earth. His rule and reign will never end.