Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 40:40

40 And at the side without , as one goeth up to the entry of the North gate, were two tables; and on the other side, which was at the porch of the gate, were two tables.

On the right hand without, and probably in the open air, or else under the Cloister, that went Eastward, stood two, and on the left hand two, in like manner, for the same end, and use to slay the Sacrifices.

Marginal references: Or, at the step.