Ahinoam

Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz, was one of King Saul's wives.

The name Ahinoam means “beauty of the brother; brother of motion”

FemaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A woman living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Samuel 14:50; only referred to as Ahinoam (אֲחִינֹ֫עַם); a daughter of Ahimaaz; wife of Saul; mother of Jonathan, Abinadab, Malchi-shua, Merab, Ish-bosheth and Michal.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Ahimaaz
Spouse: Saul
Children: Abinadab Ish-bosheth Jonathan Malchi-shua Merab Michal

Alternative names

אֲחִינֹ֫עַםAhinoam

Mentions

1 Samuel 14:50
His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner.