Does God care about Israel? 1.Numbers 24:9 “Blessed are those who bless you, and cursed are those who curse you.” (Balaam’s prophecy over Israel reinforces God’s protection and favor over His chosen people.) 2.Psalm 122:6 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May they be secure who love you!” (Encourages prayer and support for Jerusalem, promising peace and blessings to those who care for it.) 3.Isaiah 41:11-12 “Behold, all who are incensed against you shall be put to shame and confounded; those who strive against you shall be as nothing and shall perish.” (God promises to defend Israel and bring justice to her enemies.) 4.Zechariah 2:8 “For he who touches you touches the apple of his eye.” (Israel is precious to God, and those who harm it will face consequences.) 5.Zechariah 12:3 “On that day I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples. All who lift it will surely hurt themselves, and all the nations of the earth will gather against it.” (God protects Jerusalem despite the world’s opposition, showing His favor on Israel.)