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For they were in three stories, and they didn`t have pillars as the pillars of the courts: therefore [the uppermost] was straitened more than the lowest and the middle from the ground.

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A Unique Architectural Design

Commentators explain the unique architecture of these chambers. Unlike the main courts, which had pillars for support, these three-story chambers did not. To maintain structural integrity, each successive story was set back, making the uppermost rooms narrower than the ones below. This detail highlights the specific and intricate nature of Ezekiel's vision.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 42:6

18th Century

Theologian

The front of the higher stories was not supported on pillars, but there was a narrowing from the lowest (chambers) and from t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 42:6

19th Century

Bishop

As the pillars of the courts.— This statement is introduced to show that as there was no external support for the galleries, they …

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 42:6

17th Century

Pastor

For they were in three stories Not only the galleries or posts, but the chambers; they were one over another; there were …

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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…