2 Samuel 24:6

Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtim-Hodshi; and they came to Dan-Iaan, and about to Zidon, 2 Samuel 24:6 (KJV)

2 Samuel 24 recounts the account of King David’s sin in conducting a census of Israel. David’s action was displeasing to God, and as a result He sent a pestilence upon Israel. The verse quoted above is sometimes cited as describing the journey of Joab and his captains as they carried out the census, but the wording does not appear in the biblical text of 2 Samuel 24 or elsewhere in the KJV.

The places mentioned in the verse each carry distinct geographical and historical connotations. Gilead was a region east of the Jordan River, noted for its fertile land and pastures, and was inhabited by the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and half of the tribe of Manasseh. In the context of a census, Gilead would represent one of the regions traversed by the officials.

Tahtim‑hodshi (or Tahtimhodshi) is an obscure name that occurs only in this passage. Its exact location is uncertain, and it is not found elsewhere in Scripture. Some scholars suggest it may refer to a place near Gilead or a sub‑region within Gilead, but no definitive identification is possible.

Danjaan is likewise an unfamiliar designation that appears solely in the quoted passage. There is no established location for Danjaan in biblical geography, and the limited information available leaves its significance unclear.

Zidon, better known as Sidon, was a prominent Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast, renowned for its trade and maritime activities. The inclusion of Zidon in the verse would imply that Joab and his captains were approaching the territory of the Sidonians. However, because the passage itself is not biblical, any suggestion that David was moving toward Sidonian lands is unsupported by the canonical text.