Beth-Millo

A house or fortress connected to the city of Shechem. It was mentioned in connection with the crowning of Abimelech (son of Gideon) as king there (Judges 9:6, 20). Since the word “millo” probably means “mount” or “earthwork,” Beth-millo is often identified with the “tower of Shechem” mentioned later in the same chapter (Judges 9:46–49).