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The destruction of Shilo is what the prophet uses as a model to illustrate the threat of what can happen to the Temple as well, if the people don\u2019t \u201clisten and turn back, each from his evil way\u201d (26:3). If they do repent, \u201cGod can renounce the punishment he\u2019s planning to bring upon them\u201d. But if not, \u201cthen I will make this House like Shiloh, and I will make this city a curse for all the nations of earth\u201d (26:6).<\/span><\/p>\n

I recently had the opportunity to visit Shilo, explore its rich history and wonder about the prophet\u2019s words.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shiloh sits on a beautiful hill with widespread views in the very heart of the Shomron \/ Samaria \/ West-Bank, in the midst of what was once the tribal territorial allotment of the tribe of Ephraim (Jud. 21:19). Long before Solomon\u2019s first Temple was built in Jerusalem, here was the first site of the <\/span>mishkan<\/span><\/em> (Tabernacle). But even earlier, archaeological excavations have shown that the place was already settled during the Middle and Late Bronze Age, and that Shiloh was a walled city with a religious shrine or sanctuary from about 1750 BCE.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Tabernacle, that the Israelites set up here, was the same \u201ctent shrine\u201d – Tent of Meeting, <\/span>Ohel Mo\u2019ed<\/span><\/em>, they traveled with in the desert (as described in the upcoming Torah portions read in synagogue). Tradition has it, that it remained here for 369 years until the Ark of Covenant was captured by the Philistines in battle. The Tabernacle then moved around a bit until its final home in Jerusalem.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the \u201cmoments\u201d it is most famous for is Hannah\u2019s visit, her prayer under Eli\u2019s watchful eyes, and her return later with the long sought after son, Samuel, whom she dedicated to serve God. Samuel who was trained here became one of the greatest prophets of Israel, anointing the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. At some point, the tent was replaced with a stone structure, and festive pilgrimages headed here for holidays. However, by the time Jeremiah comes around, over three hundred years later, Shiloh had been reduced to ruins and its destiny used as a threat and warning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 1922, archeologists have uncovered the city and learned more about its past. They have found fascinating artifacts. Aside from shards dating to the Israelites\u2019 time, there are also remnants of a Byzantine church and its basilica, a mosaic floor, water holes, walls, houses, an olive-press and a small mosque built from the earlier stones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, the site of the ancient town is once again open to passing travelers. Along with a gift shop and coffee shop, there are lively explanations and a movie theater bringing Shilo\u2019s old rocks back to life. Standing at the top of hill, on the backdrop of terraces, grapes and olives all around, it\u2019s possible to feel glimpses of peacefulness and the connection between people and the Divine.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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