Did the priest walk behind the veil or did god let him in?

In the context of the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Exodus, the priest, particularly the High Priest, was allowed to enter the Holy of Holies behind the veil only once a year on Yom Kippur. This act was seen as a direct encounter with God, facilitated by strict rituals and purification processes. Therefore, it can be interpreted that God permitted the High Priest to enter, symbolizing divine presence and holiness rather than the priest walking in freely.