(father of joy). (1) Wife of Nabal of Carmel, and afterward of David. After Nabal was rude to David, she took food and drink to David to make peace. Noted for her beauty and wisdom (1 Sam. 25:3,14-44). She bore David’s second son (2 Sam. 3:3). (2) A sister of David, married to Jether the Ishmaelite, and mother of Amasa (2 Sam. 17:25; 1 Chron. 2:17).