The other important theme running through the Hebrew Scriptures is the importance of the promise of land. A home. As well as the centrality of Temple. These two are intimately related. God promises a home for the Israelites and makes his home among them as well. This sets the stage for the Greek Scriptures in which Jesus is born, and as one way to translate John 1, pitches his tent among them. It's always about God coming to the people and dwelling month them where they are.