"I rejoiced when they said unto me: 'Let us go unto the house of the L-rd.' Our feet are standing within thy gates, O Jerusalem." Psalms 122:1-2  more

"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; may they prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces." Psalms 122:6-7  more

"Hear the voice of my supplication when I cry unto Thee, when I lift up my hands toward Thy holy Sanctuary." Psalms 28:2   more

"The Creator commanded us to erect a chosen House for His service, where the sacrifical offerings will be brought... " Maimonides: Book of the Commandments, 20  more

"All nations compass me about; verily, in the name of the L-rd I will cut them off." Psalms 118:10  more

"Who shall ascend into the mountain of the L-rd, and who stand in His holy place?" (Psalms 24:3)  more

"Arise and do, and the L-rd will be with you!" I Chronicles 22:14   more