Temporary dwellings were erected on Israel's journey to the final resting place of the Ark in Jerusalem, where Solomon was chosen as the one to build the Father's house for the glory of His great name. Solomon is a picture in type of Jesus, the Son of God. This house was built from written specifications received from the Father by David, Solomon's father, "'All this,' said David, 'the LORD made me understand in writing, by His hand upon me, all the works of these plans'" (1 Chronicles 28:19).
Over the course of time, because of sin, disobedience, and idolatry, the people of God lost the glory – the house was destroyed and the nation was taken into captivity by their enemies for seventy years for a period of discipline. In God's chosen, appointed time, after a long season of refinement, He released His people from exile to return to His land to rebuild His house for His glory as a blessing to all the earth!
As children of God, we will all find ourselves either in seasons of captivity where the Father is refining and disciplining us in the fire of His love, or in seasons where we are released and given new opportunities to re-build the house of God according to His blueprint. The return of the exiles to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple was overshadowed by God's favor – the miraculous nature of God's providence, accompanied by signs and wonders!