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,”
What does 2 Samuel 24:6 mean?
This verse describes part of David's census route through Israel, a moment when the king sent officials across the kingdom to count the people. The journey moved through different regions, from Gilead (east of the Jordan River) northward through less populated areas toward Dan and eventually toward Sidon on the coast. These were the outer reaches of David's territory, covering ground that showed the full scope of his kingdom at that time. The passage illustrates just how extensive David's power had become, though it's worth noting that taking this census itself became a source of conflict between David and God in the chapters surrounding this account.