A Hebrew expression that came to be used for “home” (Joshua 22:4, 6-8; Judges 7:8; Judges 20:8; 1 Sam. 4:10; 13:2; 2 Sam. 18:17; 20:1; 1 Kings 12:16).

 True religion is a thing of joy. The man who has made his peace with God has in his heart a spirit of true happiness and quiet contentment that others can never know. The dedicatory services of the Temple had been a source of inspiration and joy to the participants. In fellowship with each other, in singing praises to God and recalling His blessings, in giving to Him the honor and glory due His holy name, they had found a fullness of peace and joy that no pleasures of the world can ever bring. When a man has rendered unto God that which is of God, he can go about his daily labors with peace and gladness of heart. These worshipers were happy, we are told, not only for the goodness that the Lord had shown to them, but for His goodness to David and Solomon also (2 Chron. 7:10). Well for the land where ruler and people wish blessings for each other and rejoice in each other’s prosperity and joy, where they make intercession for each other, and work for each other’s welfare and peace (see Ps. 85:9-12).