David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and both of them became his wives — the addition of Ahinoam establishes the pattern of David's polygamy, which, while culturally acceptable, begins a trajectory that will create conflict and sorrow in his household. The simple notation of her addition suggests that David's personal life, while achieving political and spiritual elevation, contains the seeds of future dissolution.

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