Biblical Reference:
Tahtim-hodshi is mentioned in the Old Testament in the context of King David's military census. The specific reference is found in 2 Samuel 24:6, which states: "Then they went to Gilead and to the land of Tahtim-hodshi; they also went to Dan-jaan and around to Sidon."

Geographical Context:
The exact location of Tahtim-hodshi is uncertain, as it is only mentioned once in the Bible and lacks additional historical or archaeological evidence. The passage in 2 Samuel suggests that it was a region or area visited by Joab and his officers during their census of Israel, which was ordered by King David. The mention of Gilead and Dan-jaan in the same verse implies that Tahtim-hodshi was likely situated in the northern part of Israel, possibly east of the Jordan River.

Etymology and Interpretation:
The name "Tahtim-hodshi" is of uncertain etymology. Some scholars suggest that "Tahtim" could be related to a root meaning "lower" or "beneath," while "hodshi" might be derived from a word meaning "new" or "month." However, the exact meaning remains speculative. The Berean Standard Bible does not provide a footnote or alternative translation for this term, leaving its interpretation open to scholarly debate.

Historical and Theological Significance:
The mention of Tahtim-hodshi occurs within the narrative of David's census, an event that holds significant theological implications. The census, as described in 2 Samuel 24, was an act that displeased God, leading to a severe plague upon Israel as a consequence of David's actions. This episode underscores themes of divine sovereignty, human accountability, and the importance of obedience to God's commands.

From a historical perspective, the inclusion of Tahtim-hodshi in the census account highlights the extensive reach of David's kingdom and the administrative efforts to organize and assess the population. The passage reflects the broader context of Israel's territorial expansion and consolidation under David's rule.

Conservative Christian Perspective:
From a conservative Christian viewpoint, the account of Tahtim-hodshi and the surrounding narrative in 2 Samuel is seen as a historical record that affirms the accuracy and reliability of the biblical text. The mention of specific locations, even those with uncertain identification like Tahtim-hodshi, is viewed as evidence of the Bible's rootedness in real historical events and places. This perspective emphasizes the importance of understanding the Bible as both a spiritual and historical document, with each detail contributing to the overall narrative of God's interaction with His people.The land of the newly inhabited, (2 Samuel 24:6). It is conjectured that, instead of this word, the reading should be, "the Hittites of Kadesh," the Hittite capital, on the Orontes. It was apparently some region east of the Jordan and north of Gilead. TAHTIM-HODSHI

ta-tim-hod'-shi.

See KADESH ON THE ORONTES.

8483. Tachtim Chodshi -- a place visited by Joab
... Tachtim Chodshi. 8484 . a place visited by Joab. Transliteration: Tachtim Chodshi
Phonetic Spelling: (takh-teem' khod-shee') Short Definition: Tahtim-hodshi. ...
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8384. teenah -- fig tree
... Tahtim-hodshi. Or (in the singular, feminine) t:enah {teh-ay- naw'}; perhaps of
foreign derivation; the fig (tree or fruit) -- fig (tree). 8383, 8384. ...
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The Greek Versions as Aids to Biblical Study.
... mutilated has been re-arranged. xxiv.6 v'l'rts tchtym chdsy. No 'land of
Tahtim Hodshi' is known. ^Luc here preserves the true text ...
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Tahtimhodshi (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TAHTIM-HODSHI. ta-tim-hod'-shi. See KADESH ON
THE ORONTES. Multi-Version Concordance Tahtimhodshi (1 Occurrence). ...
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Tahtim-hodshi (1 Occurrence)
Tahtim-hodshi. Tahtimhodshi, Tahtim-hodshi. Tail . Easton's Bible Dictionary ...
Tahtimhodshi, Tahtim-hodshi. Tail . Reference Bible.
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Tahtim (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Samuel 24:6 then they came to Gilead, and to the land of TahtimHodshi; and they
came to Dan Jaan, and around to Sidon, (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Tail (16 Occurrences)

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Zidon (25 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 24:6 Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtimhodshi; and they
came to Danjaan, and about to Zidon, (KJV JPS BBE WBS YLT). ...
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Jaan (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Samuel 24:6 then they came to Gilead, and to the land of TahtimHodshi; and they
came to Dan Jaan, and around to Sidon, (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Environs (7 Occurrences)
... Environs (7 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 24:6 And they came to Gilead, and to the land
of Tahtim-hodshi; and came to Dan-jaan, and to the environs of Sidon; (DBY). ...
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Dan-jaan (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Samuel 24:6 then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtim-hodshi; and they
came to Dan-jaan, and round about to Sidon, (ASV DBY JPS WBS YLT NAS). ...
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Danjaan (1 Occurrence)
... Danjaan (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 24:6 Then they came to Gilead, and to the land
of Tahtimhodshi; and they came to Danjaan, and about to Zidon, (KJV). ...
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