What type of person wears a crown? Well, a king, of course! When we see the picture of a crown, we immediately associate that with a royal ruler. The crown is so integral to the image of a king that when a new king comes to power, they have a coronation, that is, a crowning ceremony. In 2 Chronicles 23, we read about a coronation that included a crown but something else of great importance.
When young Joash was made king, the Bible says, “They put the crown on him and gave him the testimony.” The Law of Moses mandated that the king write his own copy of the Law of Moses and keep it with him all his days. That is likely what the testimony was that Joash received. You and I may never wear a crown, but we can treasure God’s Word and let it guide us daily. And truthfully, that blessing is far greater than a crown.