Next, let's explore a remarkable convergence between the symbolic meaning of the tabernacle and temples and the establishment of the "true tent". Let's begin by considering the basic understanding of the "true tent" as presented in Hebrews 8:2. The earthly tabernacle and temples were symbolic, foreshadowing the spiritual reality in which Jesus Christ functions as both a perfect sacrifice and high priest (Hebrews 9:11-12, 24). The establishment of the "true tent" is associated with 29 C.E., when Jesus' public ministry began after his baptism and anointing.

According to our calculations, the chronology of the building of Solomon's Temple and the establishment of the "true tent" coincide. The calculated beginnings of the ministries of John the Baptist and Jesus coincide with the timing of major milestones related to the building of Solomon's Temple. We've traced the beginnings of John's and Jesus' ministries to Iyyar/Ziv and Heshvan/Bul, respectively. John's ministry, like the laying of the foundation of the Temple, began in Ziv (1 Kings 6:37). Six months later, Jesus began his ministry in Bul, mirroring the laying of the first stones of the temple (1 Kings 6:38). Moreover, the length of time it took to build Solomon's Temple was seven years, mirroring the seven years the Messiah keeps the covenant in force according to Daniel's 70 weeks prophecy.

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