John 10:23
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and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade.
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Jesus walked . . . in Solomon's porch--for shelter. This portico was on the east side of the temple, and JOSEPHUS says it was part of the original structure of Solomon [Antiquities, 20.9.7].
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. Christ's parabolical discourse concerning himself as the door of the sheepfold, and the shepherd of the sheep (v. 1-18). II. The various sentiments of people upon it (Joh 10:19-21). III. The dispute Christ had with the Jews in the temple at the feast of dedication (v. 22-39). IV. His departure into the country thereupon (Joh 10:40-42).
Open source ↗10:23 Massive covered colonnades surrounded the four sides of the central courtyard of the Temple. Solomon’s Colonnade, on the east, provided shelter from winter weather.
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