Ahinoam was the daughter of Ahimaaz of Israel but her mother is unknown. The date and place of her birth have not been found.
Her husband was Saul of Israel. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their six known children were Michal (?-?), Jonathan (?-?), Malchishua (?-?), Abinadab (?-?), Eshbaal (?-?) and Merab (?-?).