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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Tahtimhodshi</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/tahtimhodshi.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_samuel/24-6.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/t/tahtimhodshi.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Tahtimhodshi</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/tahtim.htm" title="Tahtim">◄</a> Tahtimhodshi <a href="/topical/t/tahtim-hodshi.htm" title="Tahtim-Hodshi">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Biblical Reference:</b> <br>Tahtimhodshi is mentioned in the Old Testament in the context of King David's military census. The specific reference is found in <a href="/2_samuel/24-6.htm">2 Samuel 24:6</a>, which states: "Then they went to Gilead and to the land of Tahtimhodshi; they also went to Dan-jaan and around to Sidon."<br><br><b>Geographical Context:</b> <br>The exact location of Tahtimhodshi is not definitively known, and it is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. The passage in 2 Samuel describes the journey of Joab and the commanders of the army as they conducted a census of Israel at King David's command. The mention of Tahtimhodshi is part of a list of regions they visited, which includes Gilead, Dan-jaan, and Sidon. This suggests that Tahtimhodshi was located in the northern part of Israel, possibly in the region of Gilead or near the borders of the northern tribes.<br><br><b>Etymology and Interpretation:</b> <br>The name "Tahtimhodshi" is of uncertain etymology. Some scholars suggest that it may be a compound name, with "Tahtim" possibly meaning "lower" or "underneath" and "Hodshi" potentially relating to "new" or "month." However, due to the lack of additional biblical or extrabiblical references, these interpretations remain speculative.<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Significance:</b> <br>The mention of Tahtimhodshi occurs within the narrative of David's census, an event that holds significant theological implications. The census, as described in <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/24.htm">2 Samuel 24</a>, was conducted against God's will, leading to divine judgment upon Israel. This episode underscores themes of obedience, divine sovereignty, and the consequences of human actions. The inclusion of Tahtimhodshi in the list of regions visited during the census highlights the comprehensive nature of the survey, covering even lesser-known or remote areas of the kingdom.<br><br><b>Conservative Christian Perspective:</b> <br>From a conservative Christian viewpoint, the mention of Tahtimhodshi, though brief and enigmatic, is part of the inspired biblical text and serves a purpose within the narrative. It reflects the historical reality of the events described and contributes to the understanding of the geographical and political landscape of ancient Israel during King David's reign. The passage also serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to God's commands and the potential consequences of deviating from His will.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While Tahtimhodshi remains a mysterious location with limited information available, its inclusion in the biblical narrative of <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/24.htm">2 Samuel 24</a> provides insight into the extent of David's kingdom and the thoroughness of the census conducted by his officials. The passage invites readers to reflect on the broader themes of divine authority and human responsibility as presented in the Scriptures.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Tahtimhodshi</span><p>(<i>lowlands of Hodshi</i>)<i>, The land of,</i> one of the places visited by Joab during his census of the land of Israel. It occurs between Gilead and Dan-jaan. (<a href="/2_samuel/24-6.htm">2 Samuel 24:6</a>) The name has puzzled all the interpreters, (Kitto says it was probably a section of the upper valley of the Jordan, now called <i>Ard el-Huleh</i> , lying deep down at the western base of Hermon. --ED.)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>The land of the newly inhabited, (<a href="/2_samuel/24-6.htm">2 Samuel 24:6</a>). 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. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">TAHTIM-HODSHI</span><p>ta-tim-hod'-shi.<br><br>See <a href="../k/kadesh.htm">KADESH ON THE ORONTES</a>.<p><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/t/tahtimhodshi.htm"><span class="l"><b>Tahtimhodshi</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Tahtimhodshi</b> (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 24:6 Then they came to Gilead, and to the<br> land of <b>Tahtimhodshi</b>; and they came to Danjaan, and about to Zidon, (KJV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tahtimhodshi.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zidon.htm"><span class="l">Zidon (25 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 24:6 Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of <b>Tahtimhodshi</b>; and they<br> came to Danjaan, and about to Zidon, (KJV JPS BBE WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zidon.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tahtim-hodshi.htm"><span class="l">Tahtim-hodshi (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Tahtim-hodshi. <b>Tahtimhodshi</b>, Tahtim-hodshi. Tail . Easton's Bible Dictionary <b>...</b> <br><b>Tahtimhodshi</b>, Tahtim-hodshi. Tail . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tahtim-hodshi.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tahtim.htm"><span class="l">Tahtim (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tahtim.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/danjaan.htm"><span class="l">Danjaan (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Danjaan (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 24:6 Then they came to Gilead, and to the land<br> of <b>Tahtimhodshi</b>; and they came to Danjaan, and about to Zidon, (KJV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/danjaan.htm - 7k</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Tahtimhodshi (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/24-6.htm">2 Samuel 24:6</a></span><br />Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of <span class="boldtext">Tahtimhodshi</span>; and they came to Danjaan, and about to Zidon,<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/tahtimhodshi.htm">Tahtimhodshi</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tahtim-hodshi.htm">Tahtim-hodshi (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tahtim.htm">Tahtim (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tail.htm">Tail (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zidon.htm">Zidon (25 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jaan.htm">Jaan (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/environs.htm">Environs (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dan-jaan.htm">Dan-jaan (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/danjaan.htm">Danjaan (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hittites.htm">Hittites (39 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kadesh.htm">Kadesh (30 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sidon.htm">Sidon (35 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/region.htm">Region (96 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hodshi.htm">Hodshi (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dan.htm">Dan (71 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead (130 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/t/tahtim.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Tahtim"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Tahtim" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/t/tahtim-hodshi.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Tahtim-Hodshi"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Tahtim-Hodshi" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>