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How does the Kebra Nagast end, and what does it say will happen to the Ark in Ethiopia?

The story ends in two stages. First the narrative of Solomon's time closes. Menyelek, called David in these chapters, brings Zion, the Ark, to his mother's capital at Dabra Makeda. Queen Makeda hands him her throne, the nobles swear that only the male line of David, son of Solomon, will reign, and Azariah anoints him again. Three months later he goes to war with Zion carried before the army, and the kings of Egypt, Medyam and India send gifts.

The book then returns to the gathering of bishops with which it is framed. Gregory, the Worker of Wonders, explains passages of the Law and the Prophets as figures of Christ and Mary. Asked about the future, he says a king of Rome will lose the bridle made from the nails of the Cross, but that Ethiopia will keep the faith and that Zion will remain there until Christ comes. The last chapter names King Kaleb and his sons Israel and Gabra Maskal, who receive the chariot and Zion.

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