⁴⁶ And the chamber with its face to the north^[a] is for the priests who are taking care of the responsibility of the altar. They are the descendants^[b] of Zadok, the ones who approach from among the descendants^[c] of Levi to Yahweh to serve him.”

Inner Courtyard and Temple Measurements

⁴⁷ And he measured the courtyard as to its length, a hundred cubits,^[d] and a hundred cubits^[e] wide, squared, and the altar is in front of^[f] the temple. ⁴⁸ And he brought me to the portico of the temple, and he measured the pilaster of the portico, five cubits on each side,^[g] and the width of the gate was three cubits on each side.^[h]