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How We Know That Jerusalem is Israel’s Eternal Unified Capital

How is it that we know that Jerusalem is Israel’s eternal unified capital? Well, for many it is so unbelievably obvious. Unfortunately, however, this isn’t the case for others — especially when there are extremists and terrorists in the world who flat out lie. This article helps explain it all so beautifully and honestly. So, please SHARE the TRUTH about Jerusalem!

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Deal With It: Jerusalem is Israel’s Capital

Article Courtesy: Honest Reporting

Why does that simple six-word statement raise such controversy? Can most of the world really be wrong to deny Jerusalem’s capital status? What exactly are the counter-arguments, and how effective is Israel at balancing principle and pragmatism in the city?

And does all the fuss — about the city’s political and legal status, the diplomatic missions, the conflicting claims — even really matter?

1. The basics of capital cities

Countries choose their capital and place most — if not all — of the main offices of government in that city. Period.

In most instances, the seat of executive, parliamentary, judicial and administrative authority is concentrated in that city. It’s where embassies are located and where visiting foreign officials meet the state leaders. Some capitals, such as London, Buenos Aires, or Bangkok, also happen to be the country’s center of population, economy or culture. Other capitals, such as Canberra or Brasilia, take a back seat to Sydney and Rio de Janeiro in those matters.

Countries which have changed capital cities are perfectly normal. Countries with multiple capitals are less common but accepted as well, dividing the seats of power executive, legislative, judicial and administrative power as they see fit.

Bottom line: The capital is wherever a country decides to make it. It makes no difference what other states say about that choice. That’s the standard behavior.

2. Jerusalem the capital: Historical context

So how did Jerusalem become the capital of ancient Jewish kingdoms and today’s modern Israel?

Jerusalem came under Israelite control when King David conquered the city (Samuel II, ch. 5.) and relocated his throne there from Hebron (ch. 6). His son, King Solomon, would build the First Temple years later. When the biblical kingdom split between Judah and Israel (Kings I ch. 12), Jerusalem remained the capital of Judah.

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