1 Kings 6:8

The door for the middle chamber R.V. middle side-chambers. The LXX. and Targum here give -lowest" instead of -middle;" doubtless because otherwise there is no mode of access to the lower side-chambers specified. The manner of reaching the middle story is sufficiently indicated in the next clause. On the contrary the compiler of Kings may have considered that there was no need to mention any entrance to the lower row of chambers. That would be a matter of course, and there may have been more than one, but the place and way of reaching the other two flights of rooms did need notice. There may also have been some access from the lowest side chambers into the Temple, if these chambers were used for storing the sacred oil and other provisions for the service.

in the right side of the house The word rendered -side" is literally shoulder, and may indicate that part of the building nearest the porch, which would be considered the face of the Temple.