David quickly obtained support from the local feudal lords, as a result, Heraclius was forced to nominate David as curopalates. The historian John Katholikos adds that the Armenians nobles also gave him the title of Ishkhan of Armenia. Three years later the nobility overthrew Saharuni and Theodoros Rshtuni took his place as ruler of Armenia.
David quickly secured support from local feudal lords, forcing Heraclius to appoint him as curopalates. The historian John Katholikos also notes that Armenian nobles bestowed upon David the title of Ishkhan of Armenia. Three years later, the nobility replaced Saharuni with Theodoros Rshtuni as ruler of Armenia.