Ahinoam Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Ahinoam of Jezreel was one of David's wives and the mother of his firstborn son, Amnon.
of Jezreel. Same as Ahinoam_1? (see 2SA 12:8)
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Ahinoam
beauty of the brother; brother of motion
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Ahinoam
· Also called · H293 none · 1SA 25:43 [my] brother is pleasant
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אֲחִינֹעַם
achiynoam · H293 · 1SA 25:43 [my] brother is pleasant
- he אֲחִינֹ֫עַם · H0293H
- el Αχινααμ Axinaam · none · 1SA 25:43
- bg Ахиноам
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1098 BC – 1073 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Amnon · 1053 BC Descendant |
1 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1098 BC – 1073 BC |
Ahinoam Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Ahinoam of Jezreel was one of the wives of King David. She became David's wife after he fled from King Saul and settled in the wilderness of Paran. (1Sa 25:43) Ahinoam accompanied David during his time in Ziklag, a city given to him by Achish, the king of Gath. (1Sa 27:3)
When the Amalekites raided Ziklag and took captive the women and children, including Ahinoam, David pursued the raiders and rescued all who had been captured. (1Sa.30.5,18).
After Saul's death, David and his wives, including Ahinoam, moved to Hebron, where David was anointed king over Judah. (2Sa 2:2-4) Ahinoam gave birth to David's firstborn son, Amnon, in Hebron. (2Sa 3:2; 1Ch 3:1)
As one of David's wives, Ahinoam held an important position in the royal household. However, the biblical text does not provide further details about her life or her relationship with David beyond her role as the mother of Amnon.
Ahinoam 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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.)
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Ahinoam_2) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Ahinoam@1Sa.25.43-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, ahinoam_153)