The song was recorded and released within days following the announcement of the death of Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia whom Rastafarians see as God, whom they call Jah.
Much like the previous album, Earth's Rightful Ruler, the title of this album is in reference to Haile Selassie I, the former Emperor of Ethiopia and a figure who many Rastafarians believe was a descendent of King David, the ancient King of Israel.