Ezekiel 40:6 describes the measurement of the east gate; here, in 44:1, that same gate is now shut — both refer to the same gate in the temple vision.

Ezekiel 43:1 introduces the east gate where God's glory entered — the basis for its permanent closure in 44:1.

Ezekiel 43:4 states the Lord's glory entered by the east gate — the reason the gate is shut in 44:2.

Ezekiel 46:1 says the east gate opens on Sabbath — in apparent conflict with permanent closure, suggesting different gates.

Ezekiel 46:8 describes the prince entering through the east gate's porch — a special exception to the gate's closure.