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BARIS

(Gk. Baris)

A Hasmonean designation for fortifications (Heb. birâ). Baris was the formal name of John Hyrcanus’ palace, built ca. 138 b.c. It was erected on the site of an earlier fortress (Neh. 2:8; 7:2), primarily to protect the vulnerable north side of Jerusalem from invaders. Adjacent to the temple, it quickly became a focus for the uneasy relations of royal and priestly parties. For instance, on high holy days the priests had to apply to Baris for access to their vestments (Josephus Ant. 15.11.4). When Herod rebuilt it as the Antonia Fortress, it retained this religio-political importance.

David A. Dorman






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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