Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Hebrew word often used today for bomb shelter comes from miklat, a biblical word meaning refuge. In Numbers 35, God instructed Israel to establish cities of refuge—places where the innocent could run for safety.

In a time when many across Israel are running to shelters again, it’s a reminder of the deeper truth found in Scripture: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)

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