Exodus 26:25

25And together these will be eight panels, and their bases of silver, sixteen, counting two bases for each panel.
26:25The west side had 8 panels, but the east only had 6, because the east end had the two panel (three royal cubit) opening for the width of the entrance. This entrance width of just under 5 feet, 2 inches, was needed to allow two men to enter side by side, carrying the ark and the tables for the Sanctuary.(Conte)
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