They passed over Jordan They went first into the eastern part of the country, and so by the northern coasts to the west, and then to the south. And pitched in Aroer These words seem to import, that they pitched their tents in the field, and thither summoned the neighbouring towns to come unto them: which was very troublesome, and at last proved intolerably grievous. And to the land of Tahtim-hodshi It is in vain to seek after this land, which is not mentioned in the book of Joshua, but, it is likely, was near to Gilead; and had been lately recovered, some think, from other people, and was now inhabited by the Israelites. And they came to about Zidon Not to the city of Zidon, for that was not in their power; but to the coast about it. And came to the strong hold of Tyre To the territory near it. And to all the cities of the Hivites, &c. Who lived in those north-west parts of the country. Even to Beer-sheba On the south side.
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2 Samuel 24:5-7
5 And they passed over Jordan, and pitched in Aroer, on the right side of the city that lieth in the midst of the rivera of Gad, and toward Jazer:
6 Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtimhodshi;b and they came to Danjaan, and about to Zidon,
7 And came to the strong hold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites: and they went out to the south of Judah, even to Beersheba.