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Ahinoam
Ahinoam in the Bible — wife of Saul (1SA 14:50). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “beauty of the brother; brother of motion”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Biography
A woman from Jezreel who became one of David's wives while he was fleeing from Saul. She bore David his firstborn son Amnon. Ahinoam accompanied David during his time with the Philistines and was among those captured by the Amalekites at Ziklag and subsequently rescued.
Significance
As mother of Amnon, David's firstborn and heir apparent, Ahinoam's son became central to the tragic family conflicts that plagued David's house.
Key Events
Became David's wife(1 Samuel 25:43)
Captured by Amalekites at Ziklag(1 Samuel 30:5)
Rescued by David(1 Samuel 30:18)
Bore Amnon to David(2 Samuel 3:2)
Names & Labels (1)
Ahinoamproper name
- Hebrew
- אֲחִינֹעַם
- Transliteration
- achiynoam
- Meaning
- [my] brother is pleasant
- Greek
- Αχινοομ
- Reference
- 1SA 14:50
- Strong's
- H293
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ahinoam in the Bible?
Ahinoam is described in the Bible as wife of Saul (1SA 14:50).
What does the name Ahinoam mean?
The name Ahinoam means “beauty of the brother; brother of motion” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.