1 Samuel 30:5
New International Version
David’s two wives had been captured—Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel.

New Living Translation
David’s two wives, Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel, were among those captured.

English Standard Version
David’s two wives also had been taken captive, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel.

Berean Standard Bible
David’s two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel, had been taken captive.

King James Bible
And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

New King James Version
And David’s two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite, had been taken captive.

New American Standard Bible
Now David’s two wives had been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.

NASB 1995
Now David’s two wives had been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.

NASB 1977
Now David’s two wives had been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now David’s two wives had been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.

Amplified Bible
Now David’s two wives had been captured, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.

Christian Standard Bible
David’s two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite, had also been kidnapped.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
David’s two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite, had also been kidnapped.

American Standard Version
And David's two wives were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

Contemporary English Version
David's two wives, Ahinoam and Abigail, had been taken captive with everyone else.

English Revised Version
And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Amalekites also captured David's two wives, Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail (who had been Nabal's wife) from Carmel.

Good News Translation
Even David's two wives, Ahinoam and Abigail, had been taken away.

International Standard Version
David's two wives, Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, Nabal's former wife, had been captured.

Majority Standard Bible
David’s two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel, had been taken captive.

NET Bible
David's two wives had been taken captive--Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail the Carmelite, Nabal's widow.

New Heart English Bible
David's two wives were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelite, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

Webster's Bible Translation
And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

World English Bible
David’s two wives were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the two wives of David have been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail wife of Nabal the Carmelite;

Young's Literal Translation
And the two wives of David have been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail wife of Nabal the Carmelite;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the two wives of David were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail, the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the two wives also of David were taken captives, Achinoam the Jezrahelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal of Carmel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For indeed, the two wives of David also had been led away as captives: Ahinoam, the Jezreelite, and Abigail, the wife of Nabal of Carmel.

New American Bible
David’s two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel, had also been carried off.

New Revised Standard Version
David’s two wives also had been taken captive, Ahinoam of Jezreel, and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And David's two wives were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the two wives of David were taken captive Akhinam who was from Yizrael, and Abigal the wife of Nabal the Karmelite
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And both the wives of David were carried captive, Achinaam, the Jezraelitess, and Abigaia the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Amalekites Raid Ziklag
4So David and the troops with him lifted up their voices and wept until they had no strength left to weep. 5David’s two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel, had been taken captive. 6And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.…

Cross References
Genesis 29:18-20
Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” / Laban replied, “Better that I give her to you than to another. Stay here with me.” / So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her.

Genesis 30:22-24
Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said. / She named him Joseph, and said, “May the LORD add to me another son.”

Genesis 35:16-19
Later, they set out from Bethel, and while they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult. / During her severe labor, the midwife said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you are having another son.” / And with her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni. But his father called him Benjamin. ...

2 Samuel 3:2-5
And sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon, by Ahinoam of Jezreel; / his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; / his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital; ...

2 Samuel 12:24-25
Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child / and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him.

1 Chronicles 3:1-3
These were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam of Jezreel; the second was Daniel by Abigail of Carmel; / the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith; / the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah.

1 Chronicles 4:9-10
Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” / And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

2 Chronicles 20:3-4
Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. / So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him.

Nehemiah 4:14
After I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.”

Esther 4:16
“Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!”

Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Psalm 91:15
When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.


Treasury of Scripture

And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

two wives

1 Samuel 1:2
And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.

1 Samuel 25:42,43
And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife…

1 Samuel 27:3
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.

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1 Samuel 30
1. The Amalekites raid Ziklag
4. David asking counsel, is encouraged by God to pursue them
11. By the means of a received Egyptian he is brought to the enemies,
18. and recovers all the spoil
22. David's law to divide the spoil equally
26. He sends presents to his friends














David’s two wives
In the context of ancient Israel, polygamy was a common practice, especially among leaders and kings. David, as a future king, had multiple wives, which was not unusual for his time. The mention of "two wives" here highlights the personal loss David experienced, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. The Hebrew word for "wives" is "נָשִׁים" (nashim), which is the plural form of "אִשָּׁה" (ishah), meaning woman or wife. This reflects the cultural norms of the time and sets the stage for understanding David's personal grief and the stakes involved in the narrative.

Ahinoam of Jezreel
Ahinoam is one of David's wives, and her identification as "of Jezreel" indicates her origin or family lineage. Jezreel was a city in the territory of Issachar, known for its fertile land. The mention of her origin provides a geographical and cultural context, suggesting that David's alliances through marriage extended beyond his immediate tribe, which was a strategic move for political and social cohesion. The name Ahinoam means "my brother is pleasant," which may reflect her character or the hope of her family.

Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel
Abigail is introduced with her previous marital status, "the widow of Nabal," which is significant in understanding her relationship with David. Her previous husband, Nabal, was a wealthy but foolish man, and Abigail's wise intervention in 1 Samuel 25 prevented David from taking vengeance on Nabal. Her association with Carmel, a region known for its beauty and fertility, adds to her portrayal as a woman of substance and wisdom. The Hebrew root of her name, "אֲבִיגַיִל" (Avigayil), means "my father is joy," reflecting her role as a source of joy and wisdom in David's life.

had been taken captive
This phrase underscores the dire situation David faced. The Hebrew root for "captive" is "שָׁבָה" (shavah), which means to take captive or to lead away. This word conveys the sense of force and loss, highlighting the vulnerability and helplessness of those taken. In the historical context, raids and the taking of captives were common in ancient warfare, often used to demoralize and weaken opponents. For David, this personal loss was not just a family tragedy but also a challenge to his leadership and a test of his faith and resolve.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
David’s
דָוִ֖ד (ḏā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

two
וּשְׁתֵּ֥י (ū·šə·tê)
Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

wives,
נְשֵֽׁי־ (nə·šê-)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

Ahinoam
אֲחִינֹ֙עַם֙ (’ă·ḥî·nō·‘am)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 293: Ahinoam -- 'my brother is delight', two Israelite women

of Jezreel
הַיִּזְרְעֵלִ֔ית (hay·yiz·rə·‘ê·lîṯ)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3159: A Jezreelitess

and Abigail
וַאֲבִיגַ֕יִל (wa·’ă·ḇî·ḡa·yil)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 26: Abigail -- 'my father is joy', two Israelite women

the widow
אֵ֖שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

of Nabal
נָבָ֥ל (nā·ḇāl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5037: Nabal -- a man of Carmel

of Carmel,
הַֽכַּרְמְלִֽי׃ (hak·kar·mə·lî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3761: Carmelite -- inhabitant of Carmel

had been taken captive.
נִשְׁבּ֑וּ (niš·bū)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7617: To transport into captivity


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