Dict: smith - MILLO

smith:

MILLO - M>@ - (a rampart, mound) a place in ancient Jerusalem. Both name and place seem to have been already in existence when the city was taken from the Jebusites by David. (2 Samuel kjv@5:9; 1Chronicles:11:8) Its repair or restoration was one of the great works for which Solomon raised his "levy," (Kings:9:15,24; 11:27) and it formed a prominent part of the fortifications by which Hezekiah prepared for the approach of the Assyrians. ( kjv@2Chronicles:32:5) The last passage seems to show that "the Milo" was part of the "city of David," that is, of Zion. Comp. ( kjv@2Kings:12:20)

MILLO, THE HOUSE OF - M>@ - Apparently a family or clan, mentioned in kjv@Judges:9:6 kjv@Judges:9:20) only, in connection with the men or lords of Shechem. The spot at which King Joash was murdered by his slaves. ( kjv@2Kings:12:20)