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The Mishna said that the kohen was sequestered into the Parhedrin chamber. The Gemora cites a braisa in which Rabbi Yehuda says that the original name of the chamber was the chamber of balvati – nobility. However, in later generations, when people would buy the position of kohen gadol, each year a new kohen gadol would arrive and rebuild this chamber. They therefore called it the Parhedrin chamber, in reference to the parhedrin, appointees of the king, who would serve 12 month terms. The term parhedrin referred to a Roman official who was appointed to a position for a single year term. This was commonplace whether the individual was elected by the Senate or if he acquired the position by paying off the right people. Among the officials appointed by this method were those who were responsible for controlling prices on a variety of goods and services. It was not uncommon for people in this position to try to acquire significant wealth by collecting exorbitant taxes during their short terms, well beyond the amount prescribed by Roman law. Since the occupants of the position of Kohen Gadol were more interested in their honor than in the spiritual importance of the position, each of them tore down the office and rebuilt it to show off their wealth and position of authority.