1 Chronicles 21:2

to Joab The object being to number "those who drew sword," the captain of the host was the most suitable person to entrust with the business.

rulers R.V. princes.

from Beer-sheba even to Dan From the extreme south even unto the extreme north of the land.

Dan The modern Tell-el-Kâdî, about forty minutes distance from Bâniâs (Paneas), north of Lake Huleh (Waters of Merom). Bädeker, p. 264.

that I may knowit] Either with a view to imposing a tax or to undertaking some fresh great military expedition.