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    Millo

    מִלּוֹאἄκρα

    Millo (Akra), a fortification in Jerusalem built by Solomon (1Ki.9.15, 24; 11:27) and repaired by Hezekiah (2Ch.32.5).

    Where the story of Millo happensWhere the gazetteer locates Millo, framed to them: Millo. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Millo
    Where the gazetteer locates Millo
    verses
    6
    first named
    2 Samuel 5:9
    last named
    2 Chronicles 32:5
    feature
    fortification
    coordinates
    31.77°N · 35.24°E
    fortification31.77°N · 35.24°E

    Stepped Stone Structure (OpenBible)

    The gazetteer records one identification, and no competing one.

    Description

    Millo in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Millo, also known as Akra, was a fortified structure in ancient Jerusalem, first mentioned during the reign of King David (2Sa.5.9; 1Ch.11.8). The name "Millo" is derived from the Hebrew word "millu'," meaning "filling" or "terrace," while "Akra" comes from the Greek word for "citadel" or "stronghold."

    King Solomon further strengthened and expanded Millo as part of his building projects in Jerusalem (1Ki.9.15, 24). The construction of Millo was a significant undertaking, requiring a large workforce and resources (1Ki.11.27).

    During the reign of King Hezekiah, Millo was repaired and fortified as part of the preparations for the Assyrian invasion (2Ch.32.5). The "House of Millo" is mentioned in connection with the coronation of King Joash (2Ki.12.20), suggesting that it may have served as a royal residence or an important administrative center.

    The exact location and nature of Millo are not clearly described in the Bible. Some scholars believe that it may have been a terraced structure or a landfill that supported the fortifications and buildings in the City of David, the oldest part of Jerusalem. Others suggest that it could have been a separate fortress or citadel within the city. Archaeological excavations in Jerusalem have uncovered remains of ancient fortifications and structures that may be associated with Millo, but the precise identification remains uncertain.

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    Where to read it

    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 6, across 4 books.

    1. 2 Samuel1 verse

      5:9

    2. 1 Kings3 verses

      9:159:2411:27

    3. 1 Chronicles1 verse

      11:8

    4. 2 Chronicles1 verse

      32:5

    One further reference is to an address this build does not carry — a Septuagint verse, or a compound string the source never resolves. Attested where Atlas does not read is not attested nowhere.

    Onward

    Where this page goes

    Not the direct relations above — these are one hop further out, ranked so that a rare shared connection outweighs a common one. Descriptions by STEPBible TIPNR.

    via Solomon’s forced labor of Remaining PeoplesGezerA Canaanite city, conquered by Joshua and later by David.via Solomon’s forced labor of Remaining PeoplesHazorMajor Canaanite city conquered by Joshuavia Solomon’s forced labor of Remaining PeoplesMegiddoA strategic city in the Jezreel Valleyvia Solomon’s forced labor of Remaining PeoplesSolomonSon of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom.

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