2Ch 5:5 | TNotes | STEP | 5:5 the special tent: “Tent of Meeting” is the name used in Exodus to indicate the function of the Tabernacle (e.g., Exod 33:7 ). The Tabernacle was the dwelling place of the divine presence (e.g., Exod 25:8-9 ) and the place where God met with his people through the priests. After the Temple was built, this special tent had no further function.

bExod 33:7►

cExod 25:8-9►

‏ 2 Chronicles 5:5

5:5 ^a the special tent: “Tent of Meeting” is the name used in Exodus to indicate the function of the Tabernacle (e.g., Exod 33:7 ^b). The Tabernacle was the dwelling place of the divine presence (e.g., Exod 25:8-9 ^c) and the place where God met with his people through the priests. After the Temple was built, this special tent had no further function.