But when the people come in through the north gateway to worship the Lord during the religious festivals, they must leave by the south gateway. And those who entered through the south gateway must leave by the north gateway. They must never leave by the same gateway they came in, but must always use the opposite gateway.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The whole body of the people gathered together in the outer court, and from there groups went in turn into the inner court to worship, and then aga…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In the solemn feasts.— Different arrangements were required for the great or “solemn” feasts, because at these all the males of Is…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But when the people of the land shall come before the Lord in the solemn feasts To worship the Lord, to pray and praise; …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The ordinances of worship for the prince and for the people are described here, along with the gifts the prince may bestow on his sons and servants…