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The description of temple operations continues with instructions on how the prince will enter throughout the East gate, the temple layout, and that all people should exit through a different gate than through which they entered.

Israel Fully Restored God provides instructions about land to be set aside for the Levites and princes of Israel and instructions for establishing and maintaining consistent and fair weights and measures for both liquid and dry quantities.

The Priesthood Restored The man shows Ezekiel the East gate and tells him this gate is to remain shut until the prince comes. There are additional details regarding the restoration of the priesthood. The Levites may guard the gates and assist with sin offerings, but only descendants of Zadok may serve in the sanctuary and…

God’s Glory Returns to the Temple The man shows Ezekiel God’s glory coming into the temple and he is to tell the people of Israel so they realize the impact of their detestable practices. The Great Altar Restored Details of the altar and purification rituals are detailed.

The Rooms for the Priests This chapter contains architectural details and measurements of the area for the priests.

Description of the temple and holy place continues with more architectural details. The carvings are of interest as palm trees are abundant, along with carvings of cherubim, having a human face looking one direction and a lion the other.

The Gates to the Inner Court Ezekiel is taken further into the temple and describes the architectural details and measurements of the inner gates. The Rooms for Preparing Sacrifices Further description of the rooms for sacrifices and burnt offerings is given The Rooms for Priests Only Levites descended from Zadok will be able to draw…

The Temple Area Restored Ezekiel is carried away to Israel and a figure with a measuring rod is showing him the new temple The East Gate to Outer Court Architectural details of the East Gate are listed. The Outer Court Details of the outer court are provided. The North Gate Details and dimensions of the…

God continues the prophecy against Gog, the Prince of Meshek, Tubal, and Magog. God will bring them against Israel and they will be slaughtered there. For 7 years, the weapons will be used as fuel and the bodies will be buries for seven months.

The LORD’s Great Victory Over the Nations Ezekiel prophesies against the nations that will gather to destroy Israel as she lives in peace. God promises destruction on them, and all nations will know that He is God. Gog, Magog, Meshek, Tubal, Persia, Cush, Put and other are listed.