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Where is Tahtim-hodshi in the Bible?

Tahtim-hodshi is a place mentioned in 2 Samuel 24:6 as part of the route taken by Joab during King David's census of Israel. The name is associated with Kadesh, an important city in the southern region of Canaan, and represents one of the northern territories that Joab visited while conducting the controversial census. This census, which David commanded despite warnings from his advisors, became a significant moment in biblical history that resulted in divine judgment and prompted David's repentance. The exact modern location of Tahtim-hodshi remains uncertain among scholars, though it is generally placed in the northern part of ancient Israel's territory.