Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
shorter—that is, the building became narrower as it rose in height. The chambers were many: so "in My Father's house are many mansions" (John 14:2); and besides these there was much "room" still left (compare Luke 14:22). The chambers, though private, were near the temple. Prayer in our chambers is to prepare us for public devotions, and to help us in improving them.
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