And all the men of Shechem gathered together, and all the house of Millo, and went, and made Abimelech king, by the plain of the pillar that was in Shechem.
All the men of Shechem and everyone from the house of Millo came together and made Abimelech their king. They did this ceremony by the oak tree that stood as a landmark in Shechem.
The people of Shechem officially crowned Abimelech as their king in a public ceremony at a well-known location in their city.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurs after Abimelech, one of Gideon's sons, murdered his 70 brothers to eliminate rivals for leadership. Shechem was an important Canaanite city with a mixed population of Israelites and Canaanites. The 'house of Millo' likely refers to a fortress or prominent family group, and coronations often took place at sacred trees or pillars that served as community gathering places.
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