Defending Israel is in the Bible

 The claim that defending the nation of Israel is supported by the Bible is rooted in several biblical passages that emphasize God's special protection and covenant with Israel as a nation.

Key Bible Passages on Defending Israel

1. The Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12:1-3)
God promises Abraham that He will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel:
"I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse." (Genesis 12:3, NASB)
This passage is foundational in the Bible for the idea that nations or individuals who support Israel are blessed by God, implying a divine mandate to protect and stand with Israel[4].

2. God's Protection Over Israel
Several scriptures portray Israel as under God's unique protection, often described metaphorically as "the apple of His eye."

• "Whoever touches you touches the apple of his eye." (Zechariah 2:8)
• "The Lord watches over Israel; he will neither slumber nor sleep." (Psalm 121:4-5,7)
• "The Lord alone led him; no foreign god was with him." (Deuteronomy 32:11-12)
• "Blessed are you, Israel... He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword." (Deuteronomy 33:29)
  These verses affirm God's ongoing protection and support for Israel, which some interpret as a biblical basis for defending the nation[2][5].

3. Israel as God's Land and People
The Bible repeatedly states that Israel is God's chosen land and people, set apart for His purposes. For example, God declares the land as His in several passages such as Joel 1:6 and Zechariah 2:5-7, and promises to bless Israel uniquely—this underpins the theological reason for standing with Israel[3].

4. New Testament Affirmation
Jesus affirms the importance of the Jewish people and Israel in God's plan:
"Salvation is of the Jews." (John 4:22)
This highlights the role of Israel in the biblical narrative and God's redemptive plan, which some see as a reason for Christian support of Israel today[3].

Summary

The claim that defending the nation of Israel is supported by the Bible aligns with these biblical themes:

• God’s promise to bless those who bless Israel (Genesis 12:3)
• God's protection and special relationship with Israel (Zechariah 2:8; Psalm 121)
• Israel's unique role as God's chosen nation and the spiritual significance attributed to it (Joel 1:6; John 4:22)

These scriptures form the biblical foundation that many use to justify defending and supporting the nation of Israel as a divine mandate.

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References:

[1] What Does the Bible Say About Protecting Israel? - OpenBible.info
https://www.openbible.info/topics/protecting_israel

[2] Five Bible Texts about God's Protection of Israel
https://www.c4israel.org/_teachings/gods-protection-of-israel/

[3] 8 Biblical Reasons to Stand with Israel Today
https://firmisrael.org/learn/8-biblical-reasons-stand-with-israel-today/

[4] Where does the Bible say that we should support Israel?
https://www.neverthirsty.org/bible-qa/qa-archives/question/where-does-the-bible-say-that-we-should-support-israel/

[5] 5 Biblical Promises of Protection for During Conflict - The Israel Store
https://theisraelstore.com/blogs/news/5-biblical-promises-of-protection-for-israel-during-conflict