Magadan
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| Type | settlement |
|---|---|
| Also called | Magdala |
| Most likely | another name for Magdala (medium confidence) |
| Coordinates | 32.827° N, 35.514° E |
| Mentioned in | 1 verse |
| First mention | Matthew 15:39 |
Magadan is a settlement named in 1 verse of the Bible. It is most likely another name for Magdala (medium confidence; 2 other proposals below).
Location
Where scholars place it, most confident first. Confidence is OpenBible.info's score from the sources it surveys; it is not this site's judgment.
| Identification | Confidence | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| another name for Magdala | medium (62%) | 32.827° N, 35.514° E |
| along the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee | very low (6%) | 32.860° N, 35.646° E |
| Majdal | very low (5%) | 32.827° N, 35.514° E |
Verses
Matthew
- Matthew 15:39And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, He got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan.
Notes
- Locations from the OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding Data, CC BY 4.0. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
- Verses are those where at least one of ten English translations names this place, per OpenBible.info.