“And without the inner gate were the chambers of the singers in the inner court, which was at the side of the north gate; and their prospect was toward the south: one at the side of the east gate having the prospect toward the north.”
King James Version (KJV)
40:43 Within - Within the porch, where these tables stood. Hooks - Hooks on which the slaughtered sacrifice might be hanged, while they prepared it farther. Fastened - To walls no doubt, near these tables.
40:45 The keepers - While, according to their courses, they had the charge of the house of God, and attended on the service of it.
40:46 The keepers - To preserve the fire perpetually on the altar.