The North Gate

20 As for (A)the gate that faced toward the north, belonging to (B)the outer court, he measured its length and its breadth. 21 Its (C)side rooms, three on either side, and its jambs and its vestibule were of the same size as those of (D)the first gate. Its length was (E)fifty cubits, and its breadth (F)twenty-five cubits. 22 And (G)its windows, its vestibule, and (H)its palm trees were of the same size as those of the gate that faced toward the east. And by seven steps (I)people would go up to it, and find its vestibule before them. 23 And opposite the gate on the north, as on the east, was a gate to (J)the inner court. And (K)he measured from gate to gate, a hundred cubits.

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20 He measured the gate of the outer court facing north, both its length and width. 21 Its three recesses on each side, its jambs, and its portico had the same measurements as the first gate: 87½ feet long and 43¾ feet wide. 22 Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate that faced east. Seven steps led up to the gate, and its portico was ahead of them. 23 The inner court had a gate facing the north gate, like the one on the east. He measured the distance from gate to gate; it was 175 feet.

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