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Galgala

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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gal´gal - a ( Γάλγαλα , Gálgala ): Greek equivalent for Gilgal. The word occurs in 1 Maccabees 9:2 in connection with Arbela, in Galilee - "The way to Galgala" - but it is doubtful which Gilgal is meant. Compare Josephus, Ant , XII , xi, 1; and see GILGAL .

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Galgala'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​g/galgala.html. 1915.
 
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