Ezekiel 40:20-27

And the gate of the outward court that looked toward the north, he measured the length thereof, and the breadth thereof.

The different approaches corresponded in plan. In the case of these two other gates, however, no mention is made of a building with 30 chambers, such as was found on the east side. Only one was needed, and it was assigned to the east, as being the sacred quarter, and that most conveniently situated for the officiating priests.

Verse 23 The gate of the inner court was over against the gate toward the north and toward the east - Verse 23. The gate of the inner court was over against the gate toward the north, and toward the east - an elliptical expression for "the gate of the inner court was over against the (outer) gate toward the north (just as the inner gate was over against the outer gate) toward the east."

THE INNER COURT AND ITS GATES