Beth-Mll
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Beth-millo was a fortified district or citadel within the ancient city of Jerusalem, serving as a strategic stronghold during the monarchic period.
What is the meaning of Beth-Mll in the Bible?
Beth-millo, meaning 'house of the fill' or 'filling,' refers to a fortified area in Jerusalem, likely situated on the eastern slope of the City of David, where it functioned as a military and administrative center rather than a primary worship site.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Beth-millo as a fortified stronghold clarifies its role in biblical narratives concerning the consolidation of royal power and the expansion of Jerusalem's urban boundaries under kings such as David and Solomon.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.