Jisre'el (A city in the hill country of the tribe of Judah, mentioned in Joshua 15:56)
The City in the Hill Country of Judah
Jisre'el is a city mentioned in Joshua 15:56 as part of the inheritance of the tribe of Judah in the hill country. This city is distinct from the more well-known city of Jisre'el in the territory of the tribe of Issachar. The city is also linked to David through his wife Ahinoam of Jisre'el, and it appears in the list of cities allocated during the division of the land.
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Allocation to the Tribe of Judah
Jisre'el is mentioned among the cities in the hill country that were allotted to the tribe of Judah during the division of the promised land under Joshua's leadership.
Ahinoam of Jisre'el
David took Ahinoam of Jisre'el as his wife. She was one of his first wives and the mother of his eldest son, Amnon.
Ahinoam Mentioned Along with Abigail
Ahinoam of Jisre'el and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel, were both David's wives and accompanied him during his time as a fugitive.
Ahinoam Captured by the Amalekites
When the Amalekites raided Ziklag, David's two wives, Ahinoam of Jisre'el and Abigail, were taken captive, but David rescued them.
Ahinoam in Hebron
In Hebron, Amnon, David's firstborn, was born to Ahinoam of Jezreel, confirming the city's connection to David's lineage.