nd a group of loyal followers who were also former Adventists migrated from Los Angeles, California to Waco, Texas. It was in Waco where he formed his own organization called the Davidian Seventh-day Adventists, which later became more widely known as "The Shepard's Rod," which was also the name of his book where he compiled his beliefs. Houteff and his followers also created a place for communion and worship, the Mount Carmel Center. It was here where Houteff attained more followers and continued his teachings that he started during his association with the Seventh-day Adventists. One of the most important teachings of Houteff to the Davidians was that God was to establish a literal kingdom in Israel and Jesus and his lieutenant, the "Antitypical David", will rule it. Houteff continued to have spiritual influence and leadership over the Davidians until his death in 1955, which left members shocked because they began to see him as the new Elijah who would help usher the reign of God. Houteff's death affected fol
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