1 Chronicles 26:18

Parbar. The meaning of this word is uncertain. Some think that it is a Persian word denoting “summerhouse,” or a building open to the light and air. It seems to denote some form of structure at the western side of the Temple. The same word in the plural, parwarim, occurs in 2 Kings 23:11 (translated “suburbs”), where it probably denotes a structure at the eastern entrance to the Temple. In this whole account the Temple is spoken of as being already in existence, although it had not yet been built. No doubt David made the plan for the entire Temple, and went so far as to leave directions as to where the gatekeepers should be stationed when the Temple was built. It was left to Solomon to carry out these instructions.