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Puzzling Place Names
Commentators note that some place names in this verse, like 'Tahtim-hodshi,' are unknown today. Most scholars believe this is likely a copyist's error for 'the land of the Hittites.' This detail shows both the Bible's historical grounding and the careful work scholars do to understand the ancient text, acknowledging that minor transmission errors can occur.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 24:6
18th Century
Theologian
To Gilead - Jazer was in the plain. They passed from there to the mountain district of Gilead.
The land of Tahtim-hodshi - The …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 24:6
19th Century
Bishop
Land of Tahtim-hodshi.— This unknown and strange name, for which the ancient versions offer no explanation, is generally considere…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 24:6
17th Century
Pastor
Then they came to Gilead
The land of Gilead, half of which was given to the tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the other …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 24:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Because of the people's sin, David was allowed to act wrongly, and in his chastisement, they received punishment. This example sheds light on God's…