And before the chambers [was] a walk of ten cubits breadth inward, a way of one cubit; and their doors toward the north.
Ver. 4. A way of one cubit.] A narrow way, but such as led them into spacious walks of ten cubits' breadth inward. "Strait is the gate, and narrow the way, that leadeth unto life eternal"; Mat 7:14 but they that hit it, hold it, shall once walk arm in arm with angels. Zechariah 3:7 ; see the note there "Through many tribulations we must enter into God's kingdom"; Act 14:22 but there God shall set our feet in a large room. as Psa 31:8 We shall walk at liberty on the everlasting mountains. Let it be remembered that this narrow way is but short, it is but of one cubit, &c.