2 Before the length of an hundred cubits was the north door, and the breadth was fifty cubits.
2 The length of the building whose door faced north was a hundred cubits,
2 The length of the house on the north was one hundred seventy-five feet, and its width eighty-seven and a half feet.
2 Facing the length, which was one hundred cubits (the width was fifty cubits), was the north door.
2 This structure, whose entrance opened toward the north, was 175Â feet long and 87 feet wide.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:2
Chapter Summary
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 many. Jesus said, In my Father's house are many mansions: in his house on earth there are many; multitudes, by faith, are lodging in his sanctuary, and yet there is room. These chambers, though private, were near the temple. Our religious services in our chambers, must prepare for public devotions, and further us in improving them, as our opportunities are.