Migdal-el, a fortified city in the territory of Naphtali (Joshua 19:38).
Also known as Migdal El
Migdal-el is mentioned only once in the Bible, in Joshua 19:38, as one of the fortified cities in the territory allotted to the tribe of Naphtali. The name Migdal-el means "tower of God" in Hebrew. The verse lists Migdal-el along with other fortified cities, such as Iron, Horem, and Beth-anath. These cities were located in the northern part of Canaan, in the region of Galilee. Its location is unknown.
Approximate location: 33.232, 35.363 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Tower of God, a fortified city of Naphtali (Josh. 19:38), supposed by some to be identical with Magdala (q.v.).
MIG'DAL-EL (tower of God), a fortified city of Naphtali. Josh 19:38. Robinson thinks it may be the modern Mejdel, or Majeidil, ancient ruins being found on the seashore, 3 miles north of Tiberias.
MIG'DAL-EL (tower of God), a fortified city of Naphtali. Josh 19:38. Robinson thinks it may be the modern Mejdel, or Majeidil, ancient ruins being found on the seashore, 3 miles north of Tiberias.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4027
Iron, Migdal-el, Horem, Beth-anath, and Beth-shemesh. There were nineteen cities, along with their villages.
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