Dict: smith - MIGDOL

smith:

MIGDOL - M>@ - (tower), the name of one of two places on the eastern frontier of Egypt. A Migdol is mentioned int he account of the exodus, kjv@Exodus:14:2; kjv@Numbers:33:7-8) near the head of the Red Sea. A Migdol is spoken of by Jeremiah and Ezekiel. The latter prophet mentions it as a boundary-town, evidently on the eastern border. kjv@Ezekiel:29:10 kjv@Ezekiel:30:6) In the prophecy of Jeremiah the Jews in Egypt are spoken of as dwelling at Migdol. kjv@Jeremiah:44:1) It seems plain, from its being spoken of with Memphis, and from Jews dwelling there, that this Midgol was an important town.