It was only very rarely, and in times of great danger, that the nobles and elders of the whole land, and a great number of the men of war from all the tribes, were collected round the sacred ark at shiloh, at Bethel, at Mizpeh, or at Gilgal for common counsel or common defence.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
It is true, the sacred ark remained at shiloh, five leagues to the north of Bethel, under the sacred tent in the land of the tribe of Ephraim.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
On other occasions also people went to shiloh to offer sacrifice.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker