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It was 14 feet[a] across, with supporting columns 3 1⁄2 feet[b] thick. This entry room was at the inner end of the gateway structure, facing toward the Temple.

10 There were three guard alcoves on each side of the gateway passage. Each had the same measurements, and the dividing walls separating them were also identical. 11 The man measured the gateway entrance, which was 17 1⁄2 feet[c] wide at the opening and 22 3⁄4 feet[d] wide in the gateway passage.

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Footnotes

  1. 40:9a Hebrew 8 cubits [4.2 meters].
  2. 40:9b Hebrew 2 cubits [1.1 meters].
  3. 40:11a Hebrew 10 cubits [5.3 meters].
  4. 40:11b Hebrew 13 cubits [6.9 meters].

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