I find it difficult to watch the apocalyptic events now occurring in the Middle East without thinking of the promises G-d made to the House of Israel and the House of Judah. This is especially so because of the statements made by Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich. You can read about them here:
https://thecradle.co/articles-id/27227
His namesake in the Bible, Bezaleel, was the artisan who led the group which physically made the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, and the rest of the items in house of G-d. Is it just a coincidence the Bezalel of today appears to be playing a major role in the ultimate redemption of the Jewish people?
It is even less commonly known that the idol of America's secular religion, the Statue of Liberty, stands atop Fort Wood, a fortification named after Colonel Eleazer Wood, one of the first graduates of the US Military Academy to die in battle (in the War of 1812).
His namesake in the Bible, Eleazar, was the son of Aaron who became the second high priest after Aaron died. Even more interesting is the fact that Colonel Wood's father, a soldier in the American Revolution, was named Bezaleel. Is it just a coincidence these two important biblical figures are symbolically represented on Liberty Island?
Although the above report about Bezalel Smotrich makes no mention of the Jewish Temple, it is highly likely a Third Temple will be constructed, and it ultimately may contain the rediscovered Ark of the Covenant. While the location of the Ark is said to be unknown, there is yet another coincidence here suggestive of its hiding place and/or ultimate destination - two other men named Eleazar, one who was entrusted as a keeper of the Ark and the other who was in charge of the sacred vessels brought back to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleazar#Other_biblical_figures_named_Eleazar
Isn't it possible our rock-solid support for Israel is based not solely upon geopolitical considerations, but more importantly on our common Judeo-Christian heritage and even possibly on a joint effort to preserve the Ark and return it to its rightful place on the Temple Mount?
Is all this mere coincidence, or does it represent the fulfillment of biblical prophecy?
