Tahtim is a geographical location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of King David's military census. The reference to Tahtim 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." This passage is part of the narrative describing the journey of Joab and his officers as they conducted a census of Israel at King David's command.

The name "Tahtim-hodshi" is somewhat enigmatic, as it appears only once in the biblical text, and its precise location remains uncertain. The term "Tahtim" is often linked with "hodshi," which some scholars suggest could mean "new" or "renewed," possibly indicating a newly settled or recently established area. However, the exact meaning and significance of the name are not definitively known.

In the context of 2 Samuel 24, Tahtim is listed among other regions visited by Joab's men, suggesting it was part of the broader territory of Israel during David's reign. The mention of Tahtim alongside well-known locations such as Gilead and Sidon implies it was a recognized area, though its specific boundaries and characteristics are not detailed in the biblical account.

The historical and geographical context of Tahtim is further complicated by the lack of additional references in other biblical or extrabiblical sources. As a result, much of what is understood about Tahtim is derived from its placement within the narrative of 2 Samuel 24 and its association with the surrounding regions.

From a theological perspective, the inclusion of Tahtim in the census narrative underscores the comprehensive nature of David's kingdom and the extent of his rule over the tribes of Israel. The census itself, while controversial due to its association with divine judgment, reflects the administrative and military organization of the nation under David's leadership.

In summary, Tahtim remains a somewhat obscure location within the biblical text, known primarily from its single mention in the context of David's census. Its precise location and significance continue to be subjects of scholarly inquiry and debate.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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Tahtim (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Tahtim (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 24:6 then they
came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtim Hodshi; and they ...
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Tahtim-hodshi (1 Occurrence)
Tahtim-hodshi. Tahtimhodshi, Tahtim-hodshi. Tail . Easton's Bible Dictionary ...
Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TAHTIM-HODSHI. ta-tim-hod'-shi. ...
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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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Tail (16 Occurrences)

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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 around to Sidon, (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Tahr'ea (1 Occurrence)
Tahr'ea. Tahrea, Tahr'ea. Tahtim . Multi-Version Concordance Tahr'ea (1 Occurrence). ...
(See RSV). Tahrea, Tahr'ea. Tahtim . Reference Bible.
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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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Hittites (39 Occurrences)
... 3. Later Mention: In later times the "land of the Hittites" (Joshua 1:4 Judges
1:26) was in Syria and near the Euphrates (see TAHTIM-HODSHI); though Uriah (2 ...
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