Overview
The Bible addresses ahinoam across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Abner, Ahimaaz, Nepotism and Achish. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Nabal, Saul and Abner.
Key Bible verses about ahinoam
Old Testament
1 Samuel
And the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host was Abner, the son of Ner, Saul's uncle. Abner: Heb. Abiner
David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his wives.
And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife.
And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.
People in the Bible and ahinoam
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying ahinoam for yourself
- Begin with 1 Samuel 14:50, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of David, Nabal and Saul and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Abner, Ahimaaz, Nepotism and Achish.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about ahinoam?
The Bible addresses ahinoam across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Abner, Ahimaaz, Nepotism and Achish. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Nabal, Saul and Abner.
How many Bible verses are about ahinoam?
The Bible references ahinoam in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention ahinoam?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Samuel 14:50: “And the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host was Abner, the son of Ner, Saul's uncle. Abner: Heb. Abiner”
Which people in the Bible are associated with ahinoam?
David, Nabal, Saul, Abner and Amnon.
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