Migdal-eder
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Migdal-eder is a biblical location mentioned in the Book of Genesis, traditionally understood as a watchtower or landmark near Bethlehem associated with pastoral activity.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Migdal-eder canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T19137261 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Migdal-eder Context triple: [Genesis 35, alsoSetIn, Migdal-eder]
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A.
Migdal
Migdal is a surname most notably associated with Arkady Migdal, a prominent Soviet theoretical physicist known for his contributions to quantum electrodynamics and nuclear physics.
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B.
Migdal
Migdal is an ancient town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel, traditionally identified with the biblical Magdala and known as the hometown of Mary Magdalene.
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C.
Migdal Oz
Migdal Oz is an Israeli settlement and religious kibbutz located in the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank.
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D.
Migdal HaEmek
Migdal HaEmek is a city in northern Israel known for its development-town origins and location in the Jezreel Valley.
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E.
Kfar Shmaryahu
Kfar Shmaryahu is an affluent suburban village in central Israel known for its high standard of living and proximity to Tel Aviv.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Migdal-eder Target entity description: Migdal-eder is a biblical location mentioned in the Book of Genesis, traditionally understood as a watchtower or landmark near Bethlehem associated with pastoral activity.
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A.
Migdal
Migdal is an ancient town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel, traditionally identified with the biblical Magdala and known as the hometown of Mary Magdalene.
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B.
Migdal
Migdal is a surname most notably associated with Arkady Migdal, a prominent Soviet theoretical physicist known for his contributions to quantum electrodynamics and nuclear physics.
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C.
Migdal Oz
Migdal Oz is an Israeli settlement and religious kibbutz located in the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank.
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D.
Migdal HaEmek
Migdal HaEmek is a city in northern Israel known for its development-town origins and location in the Jezreel Valley.
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E.
Kfar Shmaryahu
Kfar Shmaryahu is an affluent suburban village in central Israel known for its high standard of living and proximity to Tel Aviv.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.