A Few Thoughts About Jerusalem, Peace and the 6 Day War

“Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together” (Psalm 122:3)

Jerusalem is the City of David, the City of God. The name Jerusalem is composed of two words. “Jeru”, which means to teach and “Salem”, meaning to be in a covenant of peace, to be at peace.

The Psalmist tells us that Jerusalem is a city that is “compact together”. The word “compact” comes from the word, “chabar” meaning to unite, bind together.

The City of God is bound together by peace. It is the City that unites us in felicity, tranquility and, contentment. It teaches peace because it is peace. It was within the walls of Jerusalem that Jesus Christ said, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you” (John 14:27).

For 19 years Jerusalem was a divided city between the Jews of Israel and the Arab countries of Egypt, Jordan and Syria. There was no peace and plenty of turmoil.  In 1967 it all came to head when the Arab countries attacked. Against all odds, Israel and Jerusalem emerged the victor. Incredibly the war lasted only 6 days.

The City of peace will always be “compact together”. It is the City of God, the City of Peace and no man can change that.

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.” (Psalm 122:6).