“The earth and the heavens” – this is analogous to a legion that was the first to crown the king. The king said: Since this legion crowned me first, I am granting it a commendation that it should never depart away from me. So, the Holy One blessed be He said: Since it was the earth that first fulfilled My desire,49By immediately bringing forth vegetation upon His command (Genesis 1:12). I am granting it a commendation that it will never depart away from Me. That is what is written: “He established the earth on its foundations, never to falter” (Psalms 104:5).