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Magdala

Holman Bible Dictionary

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(mag' duh luh) Place name perhaps meaning, “tower.” City on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee and center of a prosperous fishing operation. The town was located on a main highway coming from Tiberias. See Magadan . A certain Mary, who had been healed of demon possession by Jesus, was from Magdala. See Marys of the Bible.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Magdala'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​m/magdala.html. 1991.
 
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