Ezekiel 44:4
Then brought he me the way of the north gate before the house: and I looked, and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD: and I fell upon my face. Then brought he me the way of the north gate before the house: and I looked, and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD: and I fell upon my face.
The prophet was led by the way of the north gate to stand before the front of the temple house. There he looked and saw the glory of the Lord filling the house of the Lord. Overwhelmed by the sight, he fell prostrate upon his face. The vision was given to impress the holiness of God and the sacredness of His service, showing that His glory is in no way diminished and that He will vindicate His honor.