The term "inner-chamber" refers to a private, secluded room within a house or building, often used for personal or intimate activities. In biblical times, the inner-chamber was a place of privacy and security, away from the public eye. It is mentioned in various contexts throughout the Bible, symbolizing both physical and spiritual seclusion.

Biblical References:

1. Judges 3:24 : "After Ehud had gone, Eglon’s servants came in and found the doors of the upper room locked. They said, 'He must be relieving himself in the inner room of the palace.'" In this passage, the inner-chamber is depicted as a private area within King Eglon's palace, highlighting its use as a secluded space.

2. 1 Kings 20:30 : "The rest fled to Aphek, into the city, and the wall fell on twenty-seven thousand of the remaining men. And Ben-hadad fled to the city and hid in an inner room." Here, the inner-chamber serves as a place of refuge and concealment for Ben-hadad, emphasizing its role as a secure and hidden area.

3. 2 Kings 9:2 : "When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go to him, get him away from his companions, and take him into an inner room." The inner-chamber is used as a setting for private communication and significant events, as seen in the anointing of Jehu.

Symbolic Significance:

The inner-chamber is often associated with prayer and communion with God. In Matthew 6:6 , Jesus instructs, "But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." This passage underscores the inner-chamber as a metaphor for a personal and intimate relationship with God, away from the distractions and recognition of the world.

Cultural and Historical Context:

In ancient Near Eastern architecture, houses typically included an inner-chamber or inner room, which was the most private part of the home. It was often used for sleeping, storing valuables, or conducting private family matters. The construction of these rooms provided a sense of security and privacy, essential in a culture where hospitality and communal living were prevalent.

Theological Implications:

The concept of the inner-chamber extends beyond its physical representation to embody the idea of spiritual intimacy and personal devotion. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking solitude with God, away from external influences and distractions. The inner-chamber represents the believer's heart, a place where one can encounter God personally and authentically.

In summary, the inner-chamber in biblical literature is a multifaceted concept, representing both a literal space of privacy and a symbolic space of spiritual intimacy. It highlights the importance of personal devotion and the value of seeking God in the quiet and hidden places of one's life.5009. tameion -- an inner chamber
... an inner chamber. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: tameion Phonetic
Spelling: (tam-i'-on) Short Definition: a secret chamber Definition: a store ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5009.htm - 6k2315. cheder -- a chamber, room
... Word Origin from chadar Definition a chamber, room NASB Word Usage bedroom (3),
bedroom* (5), chamber (1), chambers (4), inner chamber (1), inner room (5 ...
/hebrew/2315.htm - 6k

6877. tseriach -- perhaps excavation, underground chamber
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition perhaps excavation, underground chamber
NASB Word Usage cellars (1), inner chamber (3). high place, hold. ...
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The Inner Chamber
... The Inner Chamber. Gerhard Ter Steegen Psalm 90.I. My Beloved, from earth's
many voices. Welcome me to Thy seclusion sweet". Let me ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen suso and others/the inner chamber.htm

Third Lesson. Pray to Thy Father, which is in Secret;'
... But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy
door, pray to thy Father which is in secret, and thy Father which seeth in ...
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Pray to Thy Father which is in Secret or Alone with God.
... 'But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy
door, pray to ... That inner chamber, that solitary place, is Jesus' schoolroom. ...
/.../murray/lord teach us to pray/pray to thy father which.htm

A Composite Picture.
... 2. His places of prayer: He who said, "Enter into thine inner chamber and when thou
hast shut the door, pray to thy Father in secret," Himself had no fixed ...
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The Sermon on the Mount.
... Needless attitudes of private prayer in pulpit and pew are here condemned.] 6 But
thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xlii the sermon on the 5.htm

Christ Glorified as the Builder of his Church
... creation; but if you want a special display of him, if you would know what is the
secret place of the tabernacle of the Host High, the inner chamber of divinity ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/christ glorified as the builder.htm

Fifth Lesson. Ask, and it Shall be Given You;
... Let in our inner chamber, in the inner chamber of our heart too, the Word be
inscribed in letters of light: Every one that asketh, receiveth. ...
/.../murray/with christ in the school of prayer/fifth lesson ask and it.htm

Prayer and Character and Conduct
... fountain of living. The force of the inner chamber is made up of the energy
which flows from the confluent streams of living. And the ...
/.../bounds/the necessity of prayer/viii prayer and character and.htm

The Morning Watch in the Life of Obedience.
... from Him the communication of His love and strength, to have our life filled with
His,"it is for this He invites us to enter the inner chamber and shut the ...
/.../murray/the school of obedience/iv the morning watch in.htm

Rest
... And thus it came to pass that many entered in, and found themselves in that inner
chamber of rest, and peace, and joy, and to them "the curse causeless came not ...
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Inner-chamber (2 Occurrences)
Inner-chamber. Inner, Inner-chamber. Inner-chambers . Multi-Version
Concordance Inner-chamber (2 Occurrences). Exodus ...
/i/inner-chamber.htm - 7k

Chamber (73 Occurrences)
... Matthew 6:6 But you, when you pray, enter into your innerchamber, and having shut
your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in ...
/c/chamber.htm - 36k

Inner (141 Occurrences)
... Matthew 6:6 But you, when you pray, enter into your innerchamber, and having shut
your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in ...
/i/inner.htm - 37k

Liers-in-wait (10 Occurrences)
... (ASV JPS). Judges 16:9 Now she had liers-in-wait abiding in the innerchamber. ...
And the liers-in-wait were abiding in the innerchamber. ...
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Breaketh (49 Occurrences)
... Judges 16:9 And the ambush is abiding with her in an innerchamber, and she saith
unto him, 'Philistines 'are' upon thee, Samson;' and he breaketh the withs as ...
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Snapped (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Snap. Multi-Version Concordance Snapped
(4 Occurrences). Judges 16:9 Now she had men lying in wait in an innerchamber. ...
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Micai'ah (27 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 22:25 And Micaiah said: 'Behold, thou shalt see on that day, when thou
shalt go into an innerchamber to hide thyself.' (See RSV). ...
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Ambush (39 Occurrences)
... against them, and struck them. (See NIV). Judges 16:9 Now she had an ambush waiting
in the innerchamber. She said to him, "The Philistines ...
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Micaiah (27 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 22:25 Micaiah said, "Behold, you will see on that day, when you go into
an innerchamber to hide yourself." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
/m/micaiah.htm - 21k

Aged (63 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 1:15 And Bath-Sheba cometh in unto the king, to the innerchamber, and the
king 'is' very aged, and Abishag the Shunammite is serving the king: (YLT NIV ...
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