This Day in Christian History: April 28 April 28, 1950: Israel Recognized by the UK Almost two years after Israel's declaration, the government of Britain finally recognized Israel as a state. They were the last power in the world to do so. They also recognized the annexation by Transjordan of the Arab part of Palestine at the same time. Britain’s decisions were communicated today to Israel and Transjordan by her diplomatic representatives in Tel Aviv and Amman. According to the Global Jewish News reported on April 28, 1950: Winston Churchill, welcoming the announcement by the British Minister, told the members of Commos that President Chaim Weizmann of Israel and King Abdullah of Transjordan have always been staunch friends of Great Britain. He urged the British Government to bring these two “eminent men” into closer harmonious contact. He asked whether the British Government is embarking on such a course.

This Day in Christian History: March 16 March 16, 597 B.C: Babylon conquers Jerusalem After King David and Solomon had built the kingdom of Israel into a superpower, their sons failed to follow the ways of the Lord. The prophets warned the people that because of their disobedience and wickedness, God would allow foreign nations to come in and conquer them.  The prophecies of Jeremiah and Ezekiel were fulfilled when Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon conquered the city of Jerusalem and carried most of the inhabitants away as captives. According to some archeological calculations, on this day in 597 is when King Nebuchadnezzar took Jerusalem for the first time.  This would be when the prophet Daniel, as well as the three Hebrew Children were taken captive and forced into service for the king. You can read about this the event in 2 Kings 24:1ff. and in 2 Chronicles 36:5-8. You can also get a glimpse into the Babylonian captivity, and the return to Jerusalem to rebuil...