in the congregation] In the assembly of the people. in the house] That part of the temple where the people assembled, and where pious kings used to pray; as Solomon (1 Kings 8:22.) and Hezekiah (2 Kings 19:14.) This is called, the great court (chap. 4. 9.) and the porch. See on 1 Kings 6:3. new court] The court of the priests. See on 1 Kings 8:64. It is said to be new, because it had been newly repaired. See on chap. 15. 8.