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Millo

Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature

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Mil´lo. This word denotes 'fullness,' and is applied to a mound or rampart, probably as being filled up with stones or earth. Hence it is the name given to

Part of the citadel of Jerusalem, probably the rampart (;;;;; ).

The fortress in Shechem. 'All the men of Shechem, and all that dwelt in the house of Millo;' that is, in the castle or citadel (; ).

 

 

 

 

Bibliography Information
Kitto, John, ed. Entry for 'Millo'. "Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature". https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​kbe/​m/millo.html.
 
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