A palpable , almost paradoxical feeling surrounds the Mount . Jordaniancontrolled police closely monitor visitors , while Muslim adherents observe with guarded eyes . Even though police and rabbis caution against ascending , it feels like home — a holy , rightful place . As followers of Adonai and the Bible , emotions are not the sole guide , yet they align with the truth recorded in Scripture . In 1 Kings 9:3 where we read , “ Adonai said to him , ‘ I have heard your prayer adn your plea that you made before me : I am consecrating this house which you built and placing my name there forever ; my eyes and heart will always be there .” From this passage we are reminded how the God of Israel
) יהוה ( His reminded Solomon that name will always dwell on this mountain , declaring it holy .
Standing before the Dome of the Rock , emotions stir . This site , the holiest on earth , is breathtakingly beautiful yet reflects a tension . Some argue that the current structure — however visually striking — does not fully encapsulate the sacredness traditionally associated with this revered place in biblical narratives .
Historically , signs on the Temple Mount once read “ Al Masjid El Yahud ”— the place of prayer for the Jews . While this fact requires deeper exploration , it underscores the layered history of this contested site . The Mount remains one of the most sensitive and unspoken issues in Israeli governance and military affairs .
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