And David’s two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
David's two wives had been taken as prisoners: Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, who had been married to Nabal from Carmel.
This verse tells us that David's two wives were among the people captured when enemies raided their town.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, David was living in Ziklag, a town in Philistine territory, as he fled from King Saul, who saw him as a threat to his throne. Upon returning from a military expedition with the Philistines, David and his men discovered that the Amalekites had raided their homes, capturing their families, including David's two wives. This event highlights the dangers and instability of David's life as a warrior and leader before he became king.
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