Bible Location
2 cross references · Modern-day map available
Beth-millo refers to the fortified rampart or quarter connected with Shechem in the Abimelech story. It is important because it forms part of the social and defensive structure behind the Shechem crisis. First appears in Judg 9:6.1
Coordinates
32.21, 35.28
First appears
Judg 9:6
AI summary: Beth-millo matters because urban fortifications and social groups are central to the Abimelech narrative. Judges presents it as aligned with the leaders who raise Abimelech and later suffer the consequences of his destructive rule. The cross references present Beth-millo as a fortified Shechemite quarter drawn into violence and betrayal.1
Latitude
32.21
Longitude
35.28
Bible references
2
In Judg. 9:6, 20 it is the name of a rampart in Shechem, probably the “tower of Shechem” (9:46, 49). 3
Source note: this 1893 dictionary language reflects its period and may be culturally insensitive or outdated. It is presented as historical source material, not as ai-BIBLE’s language, interpretation, or endorsement.
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Alistair de Blacquiere-Clarkson, “ai-BIBLE Bible Names JSON Factsheet Aggregating Material from Smith’s Bible Dictionary & Hitcocks’s New and Complete Analysis of the Bible.” ai-BIBLE electronic edition, version 1.0.
M.G.Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ai-BIBLE electronic edition, version 1.0.
Robert Rouse, “Theographic Bible Information,” Theographic-Bible-Metadata, 2020, https://github.com/robertrouse/theographic-bible-metadata.