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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 40:39-49

In these verses we have an account, I. Of the tables that were in the porch of the gates of the inner court. We find no description of the altars of burnt-offerings in the midst of that court till Ezek. 43:18. But, because the one altar under the law was to be exchanged for a multitude of tables under the gospel, here is early notice taken of the tables, at our entrance into the inner court; for till we come to partake of the table of the Lord we are but professors at large; our admission to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 40:46

And the chamber whose prospect is towards the north ,.... The row of chambers on the side of the east gate; that side of it that was towards the north, and which the chambers in it faced: is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar ; the ministers of the Gospel, that take care of the altar, of public worship; that preach the Gospel, and administer ordinances; and who are to be taken care of themselves, and live of the Gospel, and have everything provided for them that is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 40:28-47

The inner court , with its gates, chambers and slaughtering-tables: read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 40:44-46

The chambers of the ringers According to Ezekiel 40:44 , these, of which the number is not recorded, were situated in the inner court, outside of the inner gate, at the side of the north gate, and looked towards the south, one only being located at the side of the east gate with a prospect towards the north. Interpreted in this way, they cannot have been the same as the "priests' chambers" mentioned in Ezekiel 40:45 , Ezekiel 40:46 , though these also looked in the same direction.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 40:46

The keepers of the charge of the altar . These formed another body of priests, whose duties generally were to officiate in the temple-worship, and more specifically to sacrifice and burn incense upon the altars (Leviticus 1-6.). Under the Law the priests were all descendants of Aaron ( Exodus 27:20 , Exodus 27:21 ; Exodus 28:1-4 ; Exodus 29:9 , Exodus 29:44 ; Exodus 40:15 ). By David these were divided into two classes—the sons of Eleazar, at the head of whom stood Zadok; and the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 40:46

The position of the “chamber” looking to the north commanded a view of the brasen altar and the sacrifices, which were prepared at the north side of the altar.The sons of Zadok - The priests were all descended from one or other of the two sons of Aaron, Eleazar and Ithamar. David distributed the priestly offices between the families of Zadok, the representative of Eleazar, and Ahimelech, the representative of Ithamar 1 Chronicles 24:3. From the time of Solomon not only the high priesthood, but... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 40:44-47

Ezekiel 40:44-47. And without the inner gate, &c. Houbigant, following the LXX., translates this verse thus: And he brought me to the inner gate, where there were two chambers in the inner court; one at the northern side of the gate which looked to the south; the other at the southern side of the gate which looked to the north. And he said, This chamber, whose prospect is toward the south, is for the priests The word chamber may stand for chambers in the plural, (as side-chamber... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 40:1-47

Click image for full-size version40:1-48:35 THE NEW AGEIn this the final section of his book, Ezekiel adds to the picture he has already given of Israel’s restoration to the land and the golden age that will follow. He has already dealt at length with the return to the land; now he deals with matters relating to the people’s way of life within the land. In particular he deals with the temple and the city.Although the blessings outlined by Ezekiel were intended for restored Israel, the nation... read more

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