1 Samuel 25:43

David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his wives.

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 27:3 Historical context

1 Samuel 27:3 repeats that David’s two wives were Ahinoam and Abigail, providing continuity in the narrative.

1 Samuel 30:5 mentions Ahinoam and Abigail being captured, showing the ongoing story of David's wives.

2 Samuel 3:2 Historical context

2 Samuel 3:2 confirms Ahinoam as mother of David's firstborn Amnon, continuing the account of David's marriages.

In 2 Samuel 2:2, David's two wives—Ahinoam and Abigail—are named again when he moves to Hebron, confirming their identity.

In 1 Chronicles 3:1, the sons born to David by Ahinoam and Abigail are listed, providing the offspring from these wives.

Genesis 2:24 establishes one-flesh marriage; David's multiple wives (including Ahinoam) stand in contrast to this original design.

Matthew 19:5 cites Genesis 2:24 on one-flesh union; David's polygamy (Ahinoam) contradicts the intended marital ideal.