35. Like the garden of Eden. Palestine would be so blessed as to resemble in excellence and prosperity the Garden of Eden. Again this promise was conditional upon the faithfulness and obedience of the people. Israel’s defection prevented its fulfillment. However, no failure of man can frustrate the eternal purpose of God. “To spiritual Israel have been restored the privileges accorded the people of God at the time of their deliverance from Babylon” (PK 714). The redeemed are soon to inhabit “a new earth” (Rev. 21:1) which will be like the Garden of Eden in beauty and productiveness.