Question

The Israelites were welcome to enter God’s presence at any time.


True

False

Answer 1

False. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Old Testament, the Israelites had specific regulations and rituals governing their access to God's presence, especially in relation to the Tabernacle and later the Temple. Only the High Priest could enter the Holy of Holies, the innermost part of the sanctuary, and that was only once a year on Yom Kippur, after performing specific rituals. Other Israelites could access certain areas, but there were strict guidelines and protocols in place.