According to the priestly theological-literary current (P), God requires an earthly dwelling where He can reside among the people (8), and its construction must follow a model set by God Himself (9). While this current (P) primarily envisions the temple of Jerusalem, it traces back to Sinai the commands to build it, initially as a portable sanctuary that would accompany the Israelites during their desert journeys. It was common for ancient semi-nomadic tribes to carry a tent made with red skins, which held sacred significance because it housed the statues of their gods; they believed their presence offered protection. Their God also accompanied Israel throughout the desert. When they settled in the land, this sanctuary transitioned from being portable to fixed, adhering to the original model.