Magdala

Name means “tower; greatness”Hitchcock’s Bible Names Dictionary: “Magdala, tower; greatness”

First named: Matthew 15:39

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A fishing town on the Sea of Galilee, home of Mary Magdalene, from whom Jesus cast out seven demons and who later became a witness to His resurrection (Luke 8:2; John 20:11-18).

References: Matthew 15:39

People connected to Magdala

Mary Magdalene (F) — the town's daughter, freed by Jesus from seven demons and first witness of the resurrection
Luke 8:2; Mark 16:9

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