Jezreel

Jezreel was a town located in the hill country of Judah (Joshua 15:56). It is primarily mentioned in connection with Ahinoam, one of David's wives, who was from Jezreel (1 Samuel 25:43). Ahinoam was with David during his time in Ziklag, where he sought refuge from King Saul (1 Samuel 27:3). She was also one of the two wives taken captive by the Amalekites when they raided Ziklag, but David pursued the raiders and rescued her (1 Samuel 30:5). After Saul's death, Ahinoam went with David to Hebron, where he was anointed king over Judah (2 Samuel 2:2). She bore David's firstborn son, Amnon, in Hebron (2 Samuel 3:2). This Jezreel should not be confused with the more prominent city of Jezreel in the Jezreel Valley, associated with the kings of Israel.