Ahinoam

About Ahinoam Written by AI

Ahinoam is mentioned briefly in the Bible as one of the wives of King Saul, the first king of Israel. She was the daughter of Ahimaaz, but no further information is provided about her father. (1 Samuel 14:50) Saul had two wives mentioned in the biblical text: Ahinoam and Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. (2 Samuel 3:7) Ahinoam was the mother of several of Saul's children, including his eldest son Jonathan, who became a close friend of David. (1 Samuel 14:49) Despite her status as the wife of the king, little is recorded about Ahinoam's life or her role in the royal court. The biblical narrative focuses primarily on Saul's reign, his conflicts with David, and his eventual downfall. The mention of Ahinoam in the genealogy of Saul's family establishes her as an important figure in the royal lineage, although her personal character and influence are not elaborated upon in the Bible.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Ahinoam, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Brother of pleasantness = pleasant. (1.) The daughter of Ahimaaz, and wife of Saul (1 Sam. 14:50).

(2.) A Jezreelitess, the first wife of David (1 Sam. 25:43; 27:3). She was the mother of Amnon (2 Sam. 3:2). (See 1 Sam. 30:5, 18; 2 Sam. 2:2.)

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.