The Temple Institute: In-Depth Temple Study: The Gate of the Firstborn
 
The Gate of the Firstborn (continued)

This as opposed to the Gate of the Offering in the north, through which offerings of the higher level of sanctity were brought in, for these could be slaughtered only in the north. It is possible that through this gate, the other offerings with a lower level of sanctity were also brought, such as peace offerings, tithes and the Passover Offering. 

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