Magadan

An uncertain location west of the Sea of Galilee to which Jesus came after he fed the 4,000 (Matthew 15:39).

About Magadan

A location that Jesus visited after he crossed the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 15:39). The correct spelling was most likely Magdala. The only New Testament reference to this town is in the name of Mary Magdalene. Magadan had several names:

Greek sources call it Taricheae, “factories for salting fish” (Strabo 16.2.45; Pliny 5.71)

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Key References

Matthew 15:39

After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, He got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan.

All Scripture References (2)

Matthew (1)
Matthew 15:39

After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, He got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan.

Mark (1)
Mark 8:10

He immediately got into the boat with His disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.