16 He measured the east side with the ruler. It was 500 cubits long.
17 He measured the north side. It was 500 cubits long.
18 He measured the south side. It was 500 cubits long.
19 He went around to the west side and measured it. It was 500 cubits long.
20 He measured the four walls that went all the way around the Temple. The wall was 500 cubits long and 500 cubits wide. It separated the holy area from the area that is not holy.