Definition
probably from H1004; a palace (i.e. large house)
Traditional renderings: palace.
Traditional renderings: palace.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders בִּיתָן:
- οἶκοςoikos“house: home”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Esther 1:5בִּיתַ֖ן · palaceAt the end of this time, in the garden court of the royal palace, the king held a seven-day feast for all the people in the citadel of Susa, from the least to the greatest.
- Esther 7:7הַבִּיתָ֑ן · the palaceIn his fury, the king arose from drinking his wine and went to the palace garden, while Haman stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life, for he realized that the king was planning a terrible fate for him.
- Esther 7:8הַבִּיתָ֜ן · from the palaceJust as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Would he actually assault the queen while I am in the palace?” As soon as the words had left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face.