Christ did not exalt Himself; the Father exalted Him. When Jesus ascended on the 40th day, He was brought before the Ancient of Days and given dominion, glory, and a kingdom (Daniel 7:13-14), then told to sit at the Father's right hand until His enemies become His footstool (Psalm 110:1). Peter ties the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost to this exaltation, and the apostles testify that God exalted Him to be Prince and Savior (Acts 2:33-36; 5:31). Seated there, He is far above every principality, power, and angel, is Heir of all things, and is Head of the church (Ephesians 1:19-23; Hebrews 1:3-4; I Peter 3:22). He is also the Priest on His throne, combining the roles of King and Priest, an office the Father gave Him rather than one He seized (Hebrews 5:5-6; Zechariah 6:11-13). His exaltation stands opposite Helel's self-willed grasping to ascend and be like the Most High. Jesus is like the Most High in character and readily accepted a place under Him, while Helel is brought down to the Pit. Because the exalted Christ lives to intercede, believers can hold fast, come boldly to the throne of grace, and look to Him in endurance (Hebrews 4:14-16; 12:1-2). He now waits until all enemies are subdued.