Deu 16:2 | TNotes | STEP | 16:2 the place ... for his name to be honored: The Lord’s name represented the Lord himself. When he placed his name in the Tabernacle or Temple, he was effectively taking up residence there (see 12:5 , 18 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 16:2

16:2 ^a the place ... for his name to be honored: The Lord’s name represented the Lord himself. When he placed his name in the Tabernacle or Temple, he was effectively taking up residence there (see 12:5 ^b, 18 ^c).