. “For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling place:

“The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually… Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight, and the earth was filled with violence.” (Ge 6:5,11) “Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man.” (Lk 17:26)

The conflict between Jews and Arabs in the Middle East is founded on anti-Semitism. Less than one century ago the whole world community recognized unanimously the Jewish people’s right to their historic homeland in all of Palestine. Today there is not one nation in the world that still supports this decision. They backed down before Arab and Muslim anti-Semitism.

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” (1 Ti 2:1-2)

“For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling place: ‘This is my resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it.’” (Ps 132:13-14)

“My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” (Ps 121:2-4)

“Cry out, Thus says the LORD of hosts: I am exceedingly jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion. And I am exceedingly angry with the nations that are at ease; for while I was angry but a little, they furthered the disaster… For thus said the LORD of hosts, after his glory sent me to the nations who plundered you, for he who touches you touches the apple of his eye.” (Zech 1:14-15; 2:8)

“For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling place: This is my resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it… There I will make a horn to sprout for David; I have prepared a lamp for my anointed. His enemies I will clothe with shame, but on him his crown will shine.” (Ps 132:13-14,17-18)

“Then everyone who survives of all the nations that have come against Jerusalem shall go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the Feast of Booths. And if any of the families of the earth do not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, there will be no rain on them.” (Zech 14:16-17)