in the fort In the strong hold, the same word as in 2 Samuel 5:7, and in 1 Chronicles 11:5 (E. V. castle).

Millo The Millo. See Additional Note VI., p. 241.

and inward Within or under the protection of the Millo, which was the outermost defence of the city.

Chron. adds "And Joab repaired the rest of the city."

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