Magadan (Dalmanutha), a place on the shore of the Sea of Galilee visited by Jesus (Matthew 15:39; Mrk.8.10), possibly the hometown of Mary Magdalene (Matthew 27:56, 61; 28:1; Mrk.15.40, 47; 16:1, 9; Luke 8:2; 24:10; Jhn.19.25; 20:1, 18).
Also known as Magdala · Dalmanutha · Magdalene
Magadan, also known as Dalmanutha, is mentioned in the New Testament as a place Jesus visited after feeding the four thousand (Matthew 15:39; Mrk.8.10). It was located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. Some scholars suggest that Magadan may be the same place as Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene, one of Jesus' followers (Matthew 27:56, 61; 28:1; Mrk.15.40, 47; 16:1, 9; Luke 8:2; 24:10; Jhn.19.25; 20:1, 18). Mary Magdalene is described as a woman from whom Jesus had cast out seven demons and who supported Jesus' ministry. She witnessed Jesus' crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. The exact relationship between the names Magadan, Dalmanutha, and Magdala is uncertain, but they likely refer to the same general area on the Sea of Galilee.
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(a tower). (The name given in the Revised Version of (Matthew 15:39) for Magdala. It is probably another name for the same place, or it was a village so near it that the shore where Christ landed may have belonged to either village.—ED.)
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14 verses in 4 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G3093
After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, He got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan.
Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedeeʼs sons.
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
He immediately got into the boat with His disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.
And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.
When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus.
Early on the first day of the week, after Jesus had risen, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had driven out seven demons.
as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles.
Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.
Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her.
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