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Then he brought me forth into the outer court, the way toward the north: and he brought me into the chamber that was over against the separate place, and which was over against the building toward the north.

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New Priestly Chambers

Commentators explain that Ezekiel is shown a new set of chambers for priests, a feature not found in Solomon's or the later temple. Though located in the outer court, they were functionally part of the inner court, highlighting the unique and idealized nature of this visionary temple.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 42:1

18th Century

Theologian

Utter court - Outward court, as in Ezekiel 42:3.

Into the chamber ... before the building - This refers to the chambers (See L…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 42:1

19th Century

Bishop

This chapter describes what is not only new in this vision, but also unknown in either the former or the later Temple. Ezekiel 42:1–14 c…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 42:1

17th Century

Pastor

Then he brought me forth into the utter court, the way toward
the north
After the dim…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 42:1–20

17th Century

Minister

In this chapter are described the priests' chambers, their use, and the dimensions of the holy mount on which the temple stood. These chambers were…