1Sa 25:43 | KingComments | STEP | When mentioning the wives of David Ahinoam is mentioned first ( ; ). This probably happens because she is the mother of his firstborn son, Amnon. As a reason for taking his two other wives it is mentioned here that Saul gave his daughter Michal, “David’s wife”, to Palti ( ). Saul may have done this to thwart David and possibly also to cut any ties David had to him. It should be noted that, however much it may be customary in those days that the increase in the power of a king is accompanied by an increase of wives, having more than one wife is and remains against God’s institution and purpose ( ).

‏ 1 Samuel 25:43

The Wives of David

When mentioning the wives of David Ahinoam is mentioned first (2Sam 3:2; 1Chr 3:1). This probably happens because she is the mother of his firstborn son, Amnon. As a reason for taking his two other wives it is mentioned here that Saul gave his daughter Michal, “David’s wife”, to Palti (2Sam 3:15). Saul may have done this to thwart David and possibly also to cut any ties David had to him.

It should be noted that, however much it may be customary in those days that the increase in the power of a king is accompanied by an increase of wives, having more than one wife is and remains against God’s institution and purpose (Mt 19:4-5).