Northward Here this and other kinds of sacrifices were killed, (Leviticus 6:25; Leviticus 7:2,) because here seems to have been the largest and most convenient place for that work, the altar being probably near the middle of the east end of the building, and the entrance being on the south side.
Related Commentaries of Leviticus 1:11
Leviticus 1:11
11 And he shall kill it on the side of the altar northward before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall sprinkle his blood round about upon the altar.