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tabernacles
tabernacle means "dwelling place." It was a special tent where the Israelites worshiped God. It was the place where God would meet his people. The Israelites used the tabernacle until Solomon built the temple.

The tabernacle built on earth was a copy of the true tabernacle in heaven. Now, because of Jesus' sacrifice, his followers can enter the heavenly tabernacle. They can truly meet God.

When Jesus came to earth, God was again dwelling with his people.

Jesus brought peace between God and his people. So God will one day make his home with them again.

Also "Tent of Meeting".