The Temple Institute: In-Depth Temple Study: The Place of the Hearth The Four Chambers: The Chamber of the Approved Offerings
 
The Place of the Hearth: The Four Chambers: The Chamber of the Approved Offerings

The Chamber of the Approved Offerings was located in the southwest corner of the Place of the Hearth.This was also called the Chamber of the Lamb Offerings or the Chamber of the Offerings. In this chamber, a minimum of six lambs, inspected and found to be free of blemishes, were kept daily. Each morning one lamb was removed to be used for the Tamid offering. The lamb was given water to drink from a golden cup before being slaughtered. This made it easier for the hide to be flayed. (Sources: Arachin; 2:5. Tamid 3:4). 

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