And there were narrow windows in the little chambers, to their posts inside the gate round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows were round about inside: and upon each post were palm trees.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Slanting, or "lattice. "Septuagint, "dark. "See 3 Kings vii. 4. (Haydock)
They were larger within, to afford light, as in Solomon's temple, and in castles. Interpreters disagree in their sentiments: but all allow that God here insinuated that he would reward people in the Old Testament with temporal, and those in the New with spiritual blessings; first with grace in this life, and with glory in the next. (Worthington)
Yet we must not suppose that the saints of old were deprived of eternal goods. (Haydock)
About. The other gates had the like ornaments. (Calmet)