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put the crown on him

This is a symbolic act to show that they are making him king.

gave him the covenant decrees

"presented to him the covenant decrees that he should obey". It is unclear if these decrees were a portion of the law of Moses, or a separate set of rules for kings to obey.

anointed him

This was a symbolic act to show that he was chosen by God to be the king.

Long live the king

"May the king live a long life"