# palace, palaces, government headquarters

## Definition:

The term "palace" refers to the building or house where a king lived, along with his family members and servants.

* The high priest also lived in a palace complex, as mentioned in the New Testament.
* Palaces were very ornate, with beautiful architecture and furnishings.
* The buildings and furnishings of a palace were constructed of stone or wood, and often were overlaid with expensive wood, gold, or ivory.
* Many other people also lived and worked in the palace complex, which usually included several buildings and courtyards.

(See also: [courtyard](../other/courtyard.md), [high priest](../kt/highpriest.md), [king](../other/king.md))

## Bible References:

* [2 Chronicles 28:7-8](rc://en/tn/help/2ch/28/07)
* [2 Samuel 11:2-3](rc://en/tn/help/2sa/11/02)
* [Daniel 05:5-6](rc://en/tn/help/dan/05/05)
* [Matthew 26:3-5](rc://en/tn/help/mat/26/03)
* [Psalms 045:08](rc://en/tn/help/psa/045/08)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H759, H1002, H1004, H1055, H1406, H1964, H1965, G833, G933, G4232