The priests went into the inner part. — Ezekiel 41:3. The interior of the Temple proper is meant, which the Levites might not enter, but only the priests, according to the legal rule.
Brought out all the uncleanness. — Tum’ah (Leviticus 5:3; Judges 13:7). See the Note on the synonymous expression niddah (2 Chronicles 29:5).
Took. — Received it; from the hands of the priests (qibb ̓çl a late word).
Abroad. — Outside (of the Temple precincts).
Into the brook Kidron. — Rather, the Wady of Kidron (2 Kings 23:12; 2 Chronicles 15:16; 2 Chronicles 30:14).