Chapter xliii.
The plan of the entire temple with its buildings, walls and the
surrounding territory having been revealed and fully recorded in the
preceding chapters, greater things are now shown to the prophet. It
concerns the temple and the service which is to be maintained in this
magnificent house of worship. In the present chapter we find first a
description of the return of the glory of the Lord to the house, filling
the house. This is followed by a message delivered by the Lord; speaking
out of the house; the message is addressed to the prophet, who is also
to speak to the house of Israel concerning their condition and the law
of the house. The dimensions of the great altar are given and how that
altar is to be consecrated. This is the first great service in this
temple.