Read The Gentile Witness Book II, Elijah Online
Authors: Samuel David
Chapter 36
6:15 PM Friday Jerusalem, Prime Minister David Ben Bernstein’s office
Like the others I was looking at Elijah, nothing was being, said by anyone. Elijah seemed in his own world and for the past few minutes since the Director, left had just sat with his hands in the steeple position as if meditating and stared at the table. As I looked at Elijah, my mind started wandering about how I had ended up in the position I was in. Since Israel had returned to their homeland after World War II, survival of the country had not changed. The daily decisions that this government and I make on behalf of Israel’s defense has been a matter of survival. Rarely was diplomacy ever used. Our enemies surrounding us were, given no mercy and were afraid of our power. This power extended too many parts of the world using our extensive spy system.
The Mossad was a large part of security for Israel. Enemies were, kept at bay by any means available. This could include assassination and torture of dissidents similar to the attacks on the nuclear scientist in Iran. Now with Elijah, things maybe have changed. It seems Meyer and Elijah have different objectives.
It seemed strange that all of this would occur when I was Prime Minister. As unlikely as my election was, I became the Israeli leader for my ability to negotiate peace and not antagonize enemies. It was not because of my military prowess, like so many others before me.
Since I had become Prime Minister, attacks and suicide bombings had dropped off significantly. Except for Iran and their rattling of sabers, peace seemed possible between our neighboring countries. Even Hamas, since I, was elected been more in tune to peace…but then my background was as a diplomat in the Ministry of Defense.
Looking again over at Elijah I wondered if Elijah knew I was a devout Jew and adhered as best I could to its’ laws and customs. My father was a devout Rabbi that daily, as his father before him whom migrated from postwar Germany, was, seen at the Temple Mount preaching to the masses. My father had made sure that, as a young man I understood Adonai would eventually return and restore Israel to its rightful place in the world.
Even though my grandfather and his father were Rabbis, I never had a desire to pursue a religious career. Instead, I chose to study law and was fortunate enough to have been educated in the United States. After graduating from The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, I attended law school at Harvard.
After returning to Israel, I did my duty in the Army, as required for every Israeli Citizen. Due to my law degree and command of Hebrew, Farsi, and English, I ended up in the diplomatic Corps. In time, I became a commanding presence in representing Israel on the world stage as a diplomat. I was a good diplomat, and had few enemies.
A few of my associates in my party had convinced me to be an alternative candidate for the Prime Minister position. Due to problems with infighting in the government, and mistrust, the popular opinion in the Knesset changed in my favor and they elected me as Prime Minister.
Now as the son of Rabbis, I was the one to have to deal with the man from Adonai. For the first time in thousands of years, Israel was about to maybe be directed, by a Prophet again. If that were the case then would I be able to make my own decisions? The world was so different that it was in King David’s time and there was so much at stake.
Elijah broke his silence and looked up at me then said, “David, you are probably thinking of how difficult things are right now. Your thoughts are correct. Israel must deal with a prophet from Adonai
again and has not had to do so for so very long. Now you do. You as a country have the choice to follow Adonai’s word or suffer his rebuke.”
“I know Elijah, but you have to understand that as of yesterday your appearance and because of your words and actions our position in the world has changed. I am at a loss for words. You saw how Meyer handled this and I am sure many of our leaders will feel the same.”
“Yes Yona. That is where it belongs and where it will-be-built. The first and second times the Temple was constructed, it was built right there. Therefore, this will be the third. Adonai’s command is to remove the foreign occupation from His Holy Temple Mount in Jerusalem and to rebuild the Holy Temple. Once again making Jerusalem as it was in the time of King David, during his and Solomon’s reign. Not as that of Herod or the Roman Gentiles which defiled the temple.”
Elijah paused then for the first time smiled then said, “Jerusalem Yona is the eternal capital of Adonai and people of Israel. The Temple as the first and the second Temple was to remind the people of Israel to be a holy nation, a kingdom of priests, and a light to the nations. Adonai chose and ordained Israel to be a biblical nation with a biblical mission, and to make Jerusalem the Godly focus of all the earth. Now, Israel is to prepare for the return of Jesus Christ, who will reign from Jerusalem. His presence will fill the temple as a light to the world. So yes Yona, not only must the Dome be removed at all costs, but the Temple must be rebuilt and done so immediately.”
“Elijah.” David said, “You know that Israel is a democracy and that I am not a dictator. Any movement of this type would have to, be approved by the Knesset, then by the Judicial Courts, and final approval by the, Chief Rabbinate’s. We all have to agree for this to take place. This is not the time of King David. We govern with laws that include checks and balances.”
Elijah responded, “Then I will tear it down myself. When I do, you will have no other choice than rebuild it!” He stood and again with his palms flat on the table leaned in and said, “It appears we have nothing more to discuss at this time so I am going to leave here and go to the Mount. There I will tell the people of my plans and your enemies will hear me. They will attack you, but like in times past when Moses stood before the Pharaoh in Egypt Adonai will protect the Israelites and destroy their enemies.”
He then looked over at me as he straightened up. “David, Tell the Knesset and your judges that Adonai is now in charge of Israel and they will obey or I will make them wish they had. The time is close. The rebuilding of the Temple and your acceptance of
Adonai’s
son, Jesus Christ, needs to be, accomplished quickly. Time is of essence here. Your enemies are the entire world and soon all of them will be at your doorstep to blame Israel for all its troubles. You will be, occupied by many nations for a time once I leave here like in the days of Herod. However, for now I have little time to bring all the tribes of the Jews home and rebuild the Temple. I will not fail for I and the other witness Enoch have Adonai’s and Jesus Christ’s power to ensure His desires.”
“But Elijah is there no other way than to just start a war with our enemies? The Muslims will riot, and the world will turn against us if we destroy their Temple.”
He then turned to the Rabbinates and said, “At this time, Yona and Benjamin Hagen, you must make a choice. You are the elected spiritual leaders of Israel and their religion, so make the choice. Either follow as I have instructed and come with me or choose instead not to believe, I am who I say I am. In addition, you need to resolve the Messiah issue. The only Messiah coming is Jesus Christ himself.”
“Do we have to make the choice now Elijah?” Benjamin asked.
“Yes it is time, for I need your support in front of the people. When I walk to the Mount, the world will see and hear. It needs to see that you are with me. However, as always with Yahweh he gives you a choice. So what will it be?”
Yona and Benjamin did not reply.
Elijah said, “I will be at the Temple Mount, I expect to see you both there soon.”
Chapter 37
10:50 AM Friday Bear News Affiliate Studios Kansas City, Missouri
“John, you need to go on the desk for a special report. Our news affiliate in Israel said that Elijah is entering the Temple Mount and that he is getting ready to address the mob that is in the courtyard. We will have a live feed starting in about five minutes.” Don said.
“Like I said the other day Don, it will never end. These two witnesses will be in the news every day.” John said as he moved to the Anchor desk.
“First off what time is it in Israel?
“Let’s see add eight hours to our time so 6:50 PM Israeli Daylight Time or IDT.”
“Ok seems Elijah doesn’t let any grass grow under his feet. Do we know if he met with the Israeli Government?”
“Yes for about a half-hour or so.”
“Any comment from any of them?”
“Not yet but I am sure very soon there will be!”
“Ok Don we are ready. Do we want to give some history on the Temple Mount? As far as I can tell from some research I have been doing, the Jews are, forbidden to pray there for they do not know where the Holy of Holy’s was located. In addition, Elijah’s presence may well spark some trouble. Let’s see its 6:50 PM IST and that means that the Temple has been closed to non Muslims as of 1:30 Thursday which was yesterday.”
“Wing it John, do your best we were not prepared for this. I will get a runner to print up some stuff on the Temple Mount for you. You can refer to it, as you need to. Are you ready to go live?”
“Yes, as much as I will ever be.”
I thought to myself this just will not end. It just keeps coming and coming. These two witnesses have literally turned the world upside down.
Don snapped his fingers in front of my face and said “We are going live John let’s get it together!”
“Good day America and the world we will be going to a live feed from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem in just a few minutes. Before we go live, I want to bring our viewers up to date on some details that explain why there are prohibitions of any Jew or Gentile to enter the Temple Mount. Therefore, if Elijah’s decides to enter the Temple Mount he will be breaking their laws in Israel.
“Currently he or any Jew’s entry goes against the agreements that were put in place by the Israeli government with Jordan and the Ministry of Awqaf who are the custodians of the Dome of the Rock a Muslim Shrine.”
I was, handed a paper, which I read picking out the important parts. Thank goodness, for our research people for I did not know these facts. After about 30 seconds, I started paraphrasing the information as I read certain points from the page.
“What we are telling you is non-Muslims or Gentiles are not allowed on the Mount after Thursday at 1:30 PM Israeli standard time or Jews anytime. In addition, no Jews may walk on the Temple Mount area itself other than the ‘Wailing Wall. The reason for this is the fear of treading on the spot where the Holy of Holy’s are located. No one really knows where that was originally located. What all this means is that Elijah may be breaking the laws of Israel by appearing in the Temple Mount. Also as you will see his anticipated presence there is drawing thousands of Jews to see and hear what he does or says.”
“As you can see on the screen behind which is live from Israel the checkpoint guards that usually keep the Jews away from the Temple Mount appear to have totally given up and just standing there doing nothing. The people are surrounding the entrance as far as the eye can see in anticipation of Elijah for the first time coming to address the people of Israel.”
Don then hands John another piece of paper and then John after he read it said, “We are now going to go live to our affiliate in Israel. Please note they usually broadcast in Hebrew. However if that is the case we will use subtitles for our English speaking viewers and please understand there is always a brief pause as it is interpreted and entered on our screen.”
The Broadcast from Bear then cut to the reporters in Israel live at the Temple. The announcer in Israel was saying…“Elijah is now walking with a crowd surrounding him down towards the Hebrew Western Wall entrance to the Dome of the Rock area. It looks like a platform outside the gate has been erected where there is a sound system that has been set up for him.” The camera focused on the small platform that had a bank of microphones on it.