Palace

A large and elaborate house where a king or ruler lives.

Model of a palace in New Testament times
Model of a palace in New Testament times (© Ray Pritz by United Bible Societies) Palace

About Palace

A palace is a house for a king or queen.

In the ancient world, cities with royal support often had a palace. These cities sometimes had a second wall around the palace and nearby buildings. This wall helped protect the area where the king or ruler lived. This part of the city was called the acropolis (the high part of the city).

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Key References

Matthew 26:3

At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,

Mark 15:16

Then the soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called the whole company together.

Acts 23:35

he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.

All Scripture References (7)

Matthew (1)
Matthew 27:27

Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company around Him.

Mark (1)
Mark 15:16

Then the soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called the whole company together.

Luke (1)
Luke 7:25

Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear elegant clothing and live in luxury are found in palaces.

John (3)
John 18:28

Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover.

John 18:33

Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”

John 19:9

and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer.

Acts (1)
Acts 23:35

he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.