Parbar
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Parbar denotes a specific architectural structure, likely a colonnade or portico, associated with the temple gatekeepers and the royal palace in ancient Jerusalem.
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The term Parbar appears in 1 Chronicles 26:18 as a location for gatekeepers, likely denoting a colonnade or portico, and in 2 Kings 23:11 as the residence of Nathan-melech, an official during the reign of King Josiah.
What is the meaning of Parbar in the Bible?
The term Parbar appears in 1 Chronicles 26:18 as a location for gatekeepers, likely denoting a colonnade or portico, and in 2 Kings 23:11 as the residence of Nathan-melech, an official during the reign of King Josiah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Parbar aids in reconstructing the architectural layout of the Jerusalem temple and royal palace, providing context for the administrative structures and religious practices described in the biblical texts.
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