- Bible
- 1 Samuel
- Chapter 25
- Verse 43
David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his wives.
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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…
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…
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 -…
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…
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.
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