1 Samuel 25:43

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

"David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his wives." - 1 Samuel 25:43
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What does 1 Samuel 25:43 mean?

1 Samuel 25:43 (KJV) reads, "David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his wives." This verse is situated within the larger narrative of 1 Samuel, which tells the story of David's rise to power and his struggles with King Saul. In this particular…

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Embracing Divine Dynamics: A Study on David’s Marital Choices

In 1 Samuel 25:43, we read, "David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his wives." At first glance, this verse may seem like a simple mention of David expanding his family, but upon closer examination, we uncover crucial insights into human…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Divine Connection in Relationships

Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, grateful for the wisdom and lessons You provide through Your Word, especially in passages like 1 Samuel 25:43, where we learn about the complexities of relationships and the choices we make. Lord, as David took Ahinoam of…

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1 Samuel 25:43 - "David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his wives."
1 Samuel 1:25 - "And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli."
1 Samuel 17:43 - "And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods."
1 Samuel 9:25 - "¶ And when they were come down from the high place into the city, Samuel communed with Saul upon the top of the house."
1 Samuel 25:1 - "And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran."
1 Samuel 10:25 - "Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house."
1 Samuel 14:25 - "And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground."
1 Samuel 25:4 - "¶ And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep."
"And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli." - 1 Samuel 1:25
Genesis 43:25 - "And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there."
Leviticus 25:43 - "Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy God."
1 Samuel 14:43 - "Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what thou hast done. And Jonathan told him, and said, I did but taste a little honey with the end of the rod that was in mine hand, and, lo, I must die."
Nabal becomes like stone in 1 Samuel 25:37
Nabal becomes like stone in 1 Samuel 25:37
1 Samuel 25:38 - "And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died."
1 Samuel 30:25 - "And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day."
1 Samuel 25:44 - "¶ But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which was of Gallim."
1 Samuel 12:25 - "But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king."
1 Samuel 28:25 - "And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night."
Matthew 25:43 - "I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not."
1 Samuel 25:32 - "¶ And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:"
2 Samuel 1:25 - "How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places."
1 Samuel 25:16 - "They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep."
1 Samuel 25:9 - "And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased."
1 Samuel 25:12 - "So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings."
1 Samuel 15:25 - "Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD."
Isaiah 43:25 - "I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins."
1 Samuel 25:23 - "And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the ass, and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground,"
"And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground." - 1 Samuel 14:25