This reference demonstrates conclusively that the terms "Temple" and "the house for the name" and "the dwelling place of the name" are in fact interchangeable.

The Temple is referred to as "the house for the name" 28 times from 1 Sam - 2 Chr.

This is the account of the building of the temple by Solomon.

1 Samuel - 1 reference

1 Kings - 12 references

1 chronicles - 4 references

2 chronicles - 11 references


The place of the name also carries special significance in other ways.

Deuteronomy 12:5

The place of the name is the appropriate place to bring your tithe. Deut 12:11, 14:23

The place of the name is the appropriate place to sacrifice the Passover. Deut. 16:2,6,11