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migdal-el in Easton's Bible Dictionary

tower of God, a fortified city of Naphtali (Josh. 19:38), supposed by some to be identical with Magdala (q.v.).

migdal-el in Smith's Bible Dictionary

(tower of God), one of the fortified towns of the possession of Naphtali, #Jos 19:38| only, possibly deriving its name from some ancient tower --the "tower of El," or God.

migdal-el in Schaff's Bible Dictionary

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.