Migdal-Gad
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient settlement in the Shephelah region of Judah, identified with the biblical Migdal-gad.
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One of the sixteen cities of Judah listed in the lowland district (Jos 15:37). The site is generally identified with Tel Migdal Gad, located approximately 2.5 miles northeast of Ashkelon.
What is the meaning of Migdal-Gad in the Bible?
One of the sixteen cities of Judah listed in the lowland district (Jos 15:37). The site is generally identified with Tel Migdal Gad, located approximately 2.5 miles northeast of Ashkelon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps clarify the territorial boundaries of the tribe of Judah and its proximity to Philistine territories as described in the Book of Joshua.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.