²⁰ He measured the gate of the outer court facing north, both its length and width. ²¹ Its three recesses on each side, its pilasters, and its portico had the same measurements as the first gate: 87½ feet^[a] long and 43¾ feet^[b] 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.^[c]