"Perhaps a fear of neighboring peoples encouraged the Jews to focus on
the priority of re-establishing their relationship with God. Restoring
worship of God might ward off danger, because God's presence would
protect the people." (The Preacher's Commentary) God responds actively
to altar activity. He is drawn to the altar. He is attracted to the
altar. He is moved by the altar. It is a "magnet" for His presence and
glory. Hence, He is saying to His people -
"Build Me an altar."
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