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The Chambers for the Priests

44 From the outside to the (A)inner gate were [a](B)chambers for the (C)singers in the inner court, one of which was at the [b]side of the north gate, with [c]its front toward the south, and one at the [d]side of the [e]south gate facing toward the north. 45 Then he said to me, “This is the (D)chamber which faces toward the south, intended for the priests who (E)keep the responsibility of the house; 46 but the (F)chamber which faces toward the north is for the priests who (G)keep the responsibility of the altar. These are the (H)sons of Zadok, who from the sons of Levi (I)come near to Yahweh to minister to Him.” 47 He measured the court, a perfect square, one (J)hundred cubits long and one hundred cubits wide; and the altar was in front of the house.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 40:44 Gr in two chambers
  2. Ezekiel 40:44 Lit shoulder
  3. Ezekiel 40:44 Lit their
  4. Ezekiel 40:44 Lit shoulder
  5. Ezekiel 40:44 As in Gr; Heb east

The Inner Gate

44 From outside leading into the inner gate there were chambers for the choir. One was beside the north gate facing the south, and another was at the south gate facing the north. 45 The angel[a] told me, “This south-facing chamber is for the priests who maintain the Temple, 46 and the north-facing chamber is for the priests who maintain the altar. These are Zadok’s descendants, who, as descendants of Levi approach the Lord to minister directly to him.” 47 He measured the court in the form of a square at 100 cubits[b] long and 100 cubits[c] wide. The altar stood in front of the Temple.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 40:45 Lit. He
  2. Ezekiel 40:47 I.e. about 175 feet; the royal cubit was 21 inches
  3. Ezekiel 40:47 I.e. about 175 feet; the royal cubit was 21 inches