And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the camp, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the battle.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Magala signifies, "the circle, or chariots. "The Arabs still place their waggons and baggage round the camp, or in a circle. (Calmet)
It may also be a proper name. (Menochius)