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