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Outside of the inner gate were chambers for the singers in the inner court, which was at the side of the north gate; and their prospect was toward the south; one at the side of the east gate having the prospect toward the north.

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Worship Leaders Have a Place

The vision specifically sets aside chambers for the singers, who were Levites from designated families tasked with leading musical worship. Commentators note this highlights the importance and honored role of organized worship and its leaders within God's holy space, placing them near the center of sacred activity.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 40:44

18th Century

Theologian

Without - Outside of the gate in the inner court. See N, Plan II.

Singers - These were Levites of particular families, those o…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 40:44–49

19th Century

Bishop

Without the inner gate.— Without must here be understood in a different sense from the without of Ezekiel 40:40,…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 40:44

17th Century

Pastor

And without the inner gate were the chambers of the singers , &c.] These singers are true believers in Christ, members of…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 40:1–49

17th Century

Minister

Here is a vision, beginning at Ezekiel 40 and continuing to the end of the book, Ezekiel 48, which is rightly regarded as one of the mos…