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Parlor

/PAR-ler/

Summary

A parlor in Scripture refers to a private inner room or upper chamber, often used for receiving guests or private retreat.

☩Types of Parlors

Three Hebrew words are translated 'parlor': cheder, an enclosed inner room; lishkah, a chamber in a courtyard; and aliyyah, an upper room on the roof. The 'summer parlor' where Eglon was killed was likely an upper chamber for enjoying cooler air and a view, kept strictly private with access from both the main building and exterior.

Key verses:Judges 3:20-251 Samuel 9:221 Chronicles 28:11

Related Verses1 mention

1 Samuel· 1 verse

9:22

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Parlor," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Parlor," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).