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1 Samuel 25:43

1 Samuel 25:43
David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his wives.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel,.... A city in the tribe of Judah, Jos 15:56; that is, he took her to wife, and as it seems before Abigail became his wife; see Sa2 3:2,

and they were also…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

In the list of David’s wives Ahinoam is mentioned first 2Sa 3:2; 1Ch 3:1. But this may be only because her son was the first-born. David’s now taking two wives was an indication of his growing power…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

David also took Ahinoam - Many think that this was his wife before he took Abigail; she is always mentioned first in the list of his wives, and she was the mother of his eldest son Ammon.

Of Jezreel -…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 25:36-44

We are now to attend Nabal's funeral and Abigail's wedding.

I. Nabal's funeral. The apostle speaks of some that were twice dead, Jde 1:12. We have hare Nabal thrice dead, though but just now…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

took Had taken, before his marriage with Abigail. Ahinoam stands first in the list of his wives in 2Sa 3:2.

of Jezreel A city in the mountains of Judah near Carmel and Juttah. See Jos 15:55-56.