And it came to pass that when they came up to the temple, they pitched their tents round about, every man according to his family, consisting of his wife, and his sons, and his daughters, and their sons, and their daughters, from the eldest down to the youngest, every family being separate one from another.
Living in tents is always significant when it is mentioned in the scriptures. It is not an incidental detail, but an important statement about the condition of people's hearts. King Benjamin's people are recreating the Lehi exodus experience, much in the same way that our youth today recreate the pioneer trek. They have left the comforts of their homes and worldly possessions to concentrate on the more important things of the Spirit. They are intentionally setting themselves up for a spiritual experience. They want something wonderful to happen to them. If we want an experience with the Spirit, we have to simplify and remove the worldly distractions, which crowd our lives.
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