King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtimhodshi; and they came to Danjaan, and about to Zidon,
Complete Jewish Bible:
came to Gil'ad and continued to the land of Tachtim-Hodshi. Then they arrived at Dan-Ya'an, went around to Tzidon
Berean Standard Bible:
Then they went to Gilead and the land of Tahtim-hodshi, and on to Dan-jaan and around to Sidon.
American Standard Version:
then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtim-hodshi; and they came to Dan-jaan, and round about to Sidon,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Then they came{H935} to Gilead{H1568}, and to the land{H776} of Tahtimhodshi{H8483}; and they came{H935} to Danjaan{H1842}, and about{H5439} to Zidon{H6721},
Cross-References (KJV):
Joshua 19:28
- And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, [even] unto great Zidon;
Genesis 31:21
- So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face [toward] the mount Gilead.
Numbers 32:1
- ¶ Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of cattle: and when they saw the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead, that, behold, the place [was] a place for cattle;
Joshua 19:47
- And the coast of the children of Dan went out [too little] for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt therein, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their father.
Numbers 32:39
- And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, and took it, and dispossessed the Amorite which [was] in it.
Joshua 11:8
- And the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and chased them unto great Zidon, and unto Misrephothmaim, and unto the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left them none remaining.
Judges 1:31
- Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob:
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Commentary for 2 Samuel 24:6
2 Samuel 24:6 is part of the narrative that describes King David's sin of taking a census of the people of Israel and Judah, an act which displeased God. The historical context of this verse is set towards the end of David's reign, after he had established a powerful kingdom and secured his throne against all adversaries.
In this verse, the geographical locations mentioned—Gilead, the land of Tahtimhodshi, Danjaan, and the region near Zidon (Sidon)—provide a sense of the extensive territory over which David's census was being conducted. Gilead was a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, known for its fertility and strategic importance. Tahtimhodshi is a place name that is less clear, with some scholars suggesting it may refer to a specific location or perhaps a textual corruption. Danjaan and Zidon were cities in the northern and western parts of David's kingdom, respectively, with Zidon being a major Phoenician port city.
The themes present in this verse include the scope of David's rule, the administrative reach of his kingdom, and the beginning of the fulfillment of God's punishment for David's pride and reliance on military strength rather than divine favor. The census was seen as an act of pride and a lack of trust in God, as it seemed to measure military might instead of relying on God's promise and power. This event would lead to divine judgment, with David being given a choice of three punishments, which would result in a plague that caused the death of 70,000 men in Israel.
The verse reflects the complex relationship between God and the king, highlighting the consequences of disobedience and the importance of humility before God. It also underscores the biblical theme that even righteous leaders like David are fallible and subject to correction when they stray from God's will. This episode serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and the need for leaders to seek wisdom and favor from God rather than relying solely on human strength and resources.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H1568
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גִּלְעָד
Transliteration: Gilʻâd
Pronunciation: ghil-awd'
Description: probably from גַּלְעֵד; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites; Gilead, Gileadite. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H8483
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תַּחְתִּים חׇדְשִׁי
Transliteration: Tachtîym Chodshîy
Pronunciation: takh-teem' khod-shee'
Description: apparently from the plural masculine of תַּחְתִּי or תַּחַת and חֹדֶשׁ; lower (ones) monthly; Tachtim-Chodshi, a place in Palestine; Tahtim-hodshi. - Strong's Number: H1842
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּן יַעַן
Transliteration: Dân Yaʻan
Pronunciation: dawn yah'-an
Description: from דָּן and (apparently) יַעַן; judge of purpose; Dan-Jaan, a place in Palestine; Dan-jaan. - Strong's Number: H5439
There are 282 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סָבִיב
Transliteration: çâbîyb
Pronunciation: saw-beeb'
Description: or (feminine) סְבִיבָה; from סָבַב; (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around; (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. - Strong's Number: H6721
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צִידוֹן
Transliteration: Tsîydôwn
Pronunciation: tsee-done'
Description: or צִידֹן; from צוּד in the sense of catching fish; fishery; Tsidon, the name of a son of Canaan, and of a place in Palestine; Sidon, Zidon.