KJV ORIGINAL
Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtimhodshi; and they came to Danjaan, and about to Zidon,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then they went to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtim-hodshi; and they came to Dan-jaan, and around to Sidon,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the route that David's census-takers followed as they traveled through different regions of Israel to count the people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the account of King David ordering a census of Israel's fighting men, which was considered a sin because it showed pride and lack of trust in God's protection. David's military commanders Joab and others were traveling throughout the kingdom to count all the men eligible for military service, a process that took nine months and twenty days to complete.
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