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I. MIGDOL, Magdalum, or Magdala1; these Words signifie a Tower, and are found sometimes alone, and sometimes joined to another proper Name. Josephus2 speaks of a Fortress called Magdala, near to Gamala; and some have thought, that it was from hence that Mary Magdalen took her Name.
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