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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/30.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />David&#8217s two wives had been captured—Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />David’s two wives, Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel, were among those captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />David’s two wives also had been taken captive, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />David’s two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel, had been taken captive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/30.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And David’s two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite, had been taken captive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now David’s two wives had been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now David&#8217s two wives had been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now David’s two wives had been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now David’s two wives had been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now David’s two wives had been captured, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David’s two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite, had also been kidnapped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David&#8217s two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite, had also been kidnapped. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/30.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And David's two wives were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David's two wives, Ahinoam and Abigail, had been taken captive with everyone else. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Amalekites also captured David's two wives, Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail (who had been Nabal's wife) from Carmel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/30.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Even David's two wives, Ahinoam and Abigail, had been taken away. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/30.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />David's two wives, Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, Nabal's former wife, had been captured. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />David?s two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel, had been taken captive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/30.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />David's two wives had been taken captive--Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail the Carmelite, Nabal's widow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />David's two wives were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelite, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/30.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />David’s two wives were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the two wives of David have been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail wife of Nabal the Carmelite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the two wives of David have been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail wife of Nabal the Carmelite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the two wives of David were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail, the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the two wives also of David were taken captives, Achinoam the Jezrahelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal of Carmel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />David’s two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel, had also been carried off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />David’s two wives also had been taken captive, Ahinoam of Jezreel, and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And David's two wives were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the two wives of David were taken captive Akhinam who was from Yizrael, and Abigal the wife of Nabal the Karmelite<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And both the wives of David were carried captive, Achinaam, the Jezraelitess, and Abigaia the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=8715" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm">The Amalekites Raid Ziklag</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>So David and the troops with him lifted up their voices and wept until they had no strength left to weep. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·tê (Conj-w:: Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">two</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: nə·šê- (N-fpc) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">wives,</a> <a href="/hebrew/293.htm" title="293: ’ă·ḥî·nō·‘am (N-proper-fs) -- From 'ach and no'am; brother of pleasantness; Achinoam, the name of two Israelitesses.">Ahinoam</a> <a href="/hebrew/3158.htm" title="3158: hay·yiz·rə·‘ê·lîṯ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- An inhab. of Jezreel. Patronymically from Yizr'e'l; a Jizreelite or native of Jizreel.">of Jezreel</a> <a href="/hebrew/26.htm" title="26: wa·’ă·ḇî·ḡa·yil (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Or shorter Abiygal; from 'ab and giyl; father of joy; Abigail or Abigal, the name of two Israelitesses.">and Abigail</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’ê·šeṯ (N-fsc) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">the widow</a> <a href="/hebrew/5037.htm" title="5037: nā·ḇāl (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Carmel. The same as nabal; dolt; Nabal, an Israelite.">of Nabal</a> <a href="/hebrew/3761.htm" title="3761: hak·kar·mə·lî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Carmel. Patron from Karmel; a Karmelite or inhabitant of Karmel.">of Carmel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7617.htm" title="7617: niš·bū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To take captive. A primitive root; to transport into captivity.">had been taken captive.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>And 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Genesis 29:18-20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Genesis 30:22-24</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Genesis 35:16-19</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-2.htm">2 Samuel 3:2-5</a></span><br />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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-24.htm">2 Samuel 12:24-25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">1 Chronicles 3:1-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-9.htm">1 Chronicles 4:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />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):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-3.htm">2 Chronicles 20:3-4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nehemiah 4:14</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Esther 4:16</a></span><br />“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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a></span><br />The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a></span><br />Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-15.htm">Psalm 91:15</a></span><br />When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.</p><p class="hdg">two wives</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/1-2.htm">1 Samuel 1:2</a></b></br> And he had two wives; the name of the one <i>was</i> Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/25-42.htm">1 Samuel 25:42,43</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">1 Samuel 27:3</a></b></br> And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, <i>even</i> David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Abigail</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Ab'igail</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Ahinoam</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Ahin'o-Am</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-3.htm">Captive</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-3.htm">Captives</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-8.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Carmel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">Carmelite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-17.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-11.htm">Jezreel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Jezreelitess</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Jizreelitess</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Nabal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-3.htm">Wives</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Abigail</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Ab'igail</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Ahinoam</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Ahin'o-Am</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-46.htm">Captive</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-46.htm">Captives</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-20.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-29.htm">Carmel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Carmelite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-6.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-20.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Jezreel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Jezreelitess</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Jizreelitess</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Nabal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-18.htm">Wives</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 30</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">The Amalekites raid Ziklag</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">David asking counsel, is encouraged by God to pursue them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/30-11.htm">By the means of a received Egyptian he is brought to the enemies, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/30-18.htm">and recovers all the spoil</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm">David's law to divide the spoil equally</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">He sends presents to his friends</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His marriages often had political implications, strengthening alliances and consolidating power. David's two wives mentioned here reflect his personal and political life, which was complex and multifaceted.<p><b>Ahinoam of Jezreel</b><br>Ahinoam is first mentioned in <a href="/1_samuel/25-43.htm">1 Samuel 25:43</a>. Jezreel was a city in the territory of Issachar, known for its fertile land. Ahinoam's marriage to David likely had strategic importance, linking him to the northern tribes. Her inclusion in this narrative highlights the personal cost of the Amalekite raid on Ziklag, as David's family was directly affected.<p><b>and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel</b><br>Abigail is introduced in <a href="/1_samuel/25.htm">1 Samuel 25</a>, where her wisdom and intervention prevent David from committing bloodshed. Her marriage to David followed the death of her first husband, Nabal, and she is often noted for her intelligence and discernment. Carmel, where Nabal lived, was a region in Judah, indicating David's connections to various parts of Israel. Abigail's presence in David's life is significant, as she is seen as a type of Christ in her role as a peacemaker and intercessor.<p><b>had been taken captive</b><br>The capture of David's wives by the Amalekites was part of a larger raid on Ziklag, as described in <a href="/1_samuel/30.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-2</a>. This event tested David's leadership and faith, as he faced personal loss and the distress of his men. The captivity of his family underscores the vulnerability and challenges David faced before becoming king. This incident also foreshadows the future deliverance and restoration that God would bring, paralleling themes of redemption found throughout Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The anointed king of Israel, though not yet reigning, who is leading his men during a time of great personal distress and loss.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahinoam_of_jezreel.htm">Ahinoam of Jezreel</a></b><br>One of David's wives, originally from Jezreel, a city in the territory of Issachar. Her capture signifies a personal and emotional blow to David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abigail_the_widow_of_nabal_of_carmel.htm">Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel</a></b><br>Another of David's wives, known for her wisdom and previous intervention to prevent David from committing bloodshed. Her capture adds to David's distress.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/ziklag.htm">Ziklag</a></b><br>The town given to David by the Philistine king Achish, which was raided and burned by the Amalekites, leading to the capture of the women and children.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/amalekites.htm">Amalekites</a></b><br>A nomadic tribe and long-time enemies of Israel, who attacked Ziklag and took captives, including David's family.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_trials.htm">The Reality of Trials</a></b><br>Even those chosen by God, like David, face significant trials and losses. This reminds us that faith does not exempt us from life's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_crisis.htm">Leadership in Crisis</a></b><br>David's response to the crisis at Ziklag demonstrates the importance of seeking God's guidance and strength in leadership, especially during difficult times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family.htm">The Role of Family</a></b><br>The capture of David's wives highlights the importance of family and the emotional impact of their loss, encouraging us to value and protect our loved ones.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_deliverance.htm">God's Sovereignty and Deliverance</a></b><br>Despite the dire situation, David's account reminds us of God's sovereignty and ability to deliver and restore what has been lost.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a></b><br>David's men were also affected by the raid, showing the importance of community support and unity in facing adversity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 30</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_share_good_news_with_the_poor.htm">Who is Ahinoam of Jezreel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_wives_did_king_david_have.htm">How many wives did King David have?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_ahinoam_of_jezreel.htm">Who is Ahinoam of Jezreel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_pure_word_bible_(pwb).htm">Who were the children of King David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">David’s</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">two</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁתֵּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·tê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wives,</span><br /><span class="heb">נְשֵֽׁי־</span> <span class="translit">(nə·šê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ahinoam</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִינֹ֙עַם֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·nō·‘am)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_293.htm">Strong's 293: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahinoam -- 'my brother is delight', two Israelite women</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jezreel</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיִּזְרְעֵלִ֔ית</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yiz·rə·‘ê·lîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3159.htm">Strong's 3159: </a> </span><span class="str2">A Jezreelitess</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Abigail</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲבִיגַ֕יִל</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ḇî·ḡa·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abigail -- 'my father is joy', two Israelite women</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the widow</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Nabal</span><br /><span class="heb">נָבָ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḇāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nabal -- a man of Carmel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Carmel,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽכַּרְמְלִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kar·mə·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> </span><span class="str2">Carmelite -- inhabitant of Carmel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had been taken captive.</span><br /><span class="heb">נִשְׁבּ֑וּ</span> <span class="translit">(niš·bū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7617.htm">Strong's 7617: </a> </span><span class="str2">To transport into captivity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/30-5.htm">1 Samuel 30:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30-5.htm">1 Samuel 30:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/30-5.htm">1 Samuel 30:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30-5.htm">1 Samuel 30:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30-5.htm">1 Samuel 30:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/30-5.htm">1 Samuel 30:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/30-5.htm">1 Samuel 30:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/30-5.htm">1 Samuel 30:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/30-5.htm">1 Samuel 30:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/30-5.htm">1 Samuel 30:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 30:5 David's two wives were taken captive Ahinoam (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/30-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>