North of the Mizbeach twenty four rings were affixed to the floor - one ring for each priestly watch. These rings were designed to aid in slaughtering the offerings by holding the animal's neck. According to the Rambam it was designed to hold the limbs. During the era of the Second Temple period, the ring of the priestly shift known as Belga was sealed closed as punishment to the family for the act of BelgaÕs daughter, Miriam, who abandoned the Jewish faith during the time of the Greeks.  Dimensions
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