In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Maalaf, from thousand or from teaching" (96).
693. Magdiel. Joshua 19:38; K. 130:21; L. 276:39.
One of the few villages in the Onomasticon called "Great" in the Greek text (K. 22:10 and K. 96:25). Did the size of the town change in the century between Eusebius and Jerome or is it all a matter of relativity? The location is in error. Some Greek texts have 9 miles but the Latin 5 miles is well attested in Greek also. At 5 miles is Kh Maliha which is Migdal Malha of the Talmud. Nine miles brings one slightly beyond Atlit where road could have turn off to mitilia .
In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Magdalahel, tower of my God" (96).
694. Mosphetham (Mosfethaim). Joshua 5:16; K. 130:24; L. 276:42.
Textual variants: Mosphethaim (Greek) and Mosfethain, Mosfetham (Latin).
Hexaplaric information which is reflected in Procopius 1060A.
695. Mōre. Judges 7:1; K. 130:25; L. 276:43.
Biblical information only.
In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Mere, manifest or lightened or opening" (100).
696. Mannēth. Judges 11:33; K. 132:1; L. 276:44.
Textual variants Mensēth (Greek), Manith (Latin).
The geography in the biblical account itself is difficult to understand. The identity with Maanith by the Onomasticon is questionable since it is a battle area not a village. Some suggest Umm el Hanafish but the location is most uncertain especially since the Vulgate does not make the name that of a town but merely translates the Hebrew word.
697. Machmas. I Samuel 13:2; K. 132:3; L. 276:47.
Textual variant Machma (Greek).
Geographical identity made with present Mukhmas northwest of er-Ram . The distance given from Jerusalem is accurate for this identification.
In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Machemas, submission or misappropriated" (104).
698. Messab. I Samuel 14:1; K. 132:6; L. 276:50.
Textual variant Greek adds Gaba of Saoul.
Even though biblical information, Jerome calls this "oppidum." Here he is literally right since it is a fortified town. It is however difficult to consistently relate his use of "oppidum to fortified city" or "shrine with suburbs" in most other entries (cf. K. 10:25 and Appendix I).
699. Magdōn (Magrōn). I Samuel 14:2; K. 132:8; L. 276:51.
Textual variant Magaōn in Greek after LXX.
Simple biblical notation.
In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Margeddon, holding on" (104).
700. Massēpha "of Moab." I Samuel 22:3; K. 132:9; L. 276:52.