Editing Chezkat Mashiach (section)

== Definition ==
Generally, there are three periods for Melech HaMashiach: Before his revelation - worthy to be Mashiach. Beginning of his revelation - presumed Mashiach (Chezkat Mashiach). After the revelation - definite Mashiach (Mashiach Vadai).

The Rambam in his sefer defines the two stages of his revelation—presumed Mashiach and definite Mashiach—with clear definitions and distinguishes between them. This is how he defines being presumed Mashiach:<blockquote>"And if a king will arise from the House of David who delves in Torah and is occupied with mitzvot like David his father, according to the Written and Oral Torah, and he compels all Israel to walk in it and strengthen its breaches, and he fights the wars of Hashem—this one is presumed to be Mashiach." — Rambam, Hilchot Melachim Chapter 11, Halacha 4.</blockquote>This means that during this time, his actions are not the actions of Mashiach to redeem Israel, but rather during this period he is primarily establishing his kingship.

'Chezkat Mashiach' is identified with his kingship over Am Yisrael and his actions to strengthen and fortify religion in the observance of Torah and mitzvot by Am Yisrael and his war with the nations. This is the first part of 'his revelation to all through his actions,' which prove to us already during galut that he is the Mashiach chosen by HaKadosh Baruch Hu.