Abner

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In the first and second Books of Samuel, Abner (Hebrew אֲבִינֵר ’Avnêr meaning "Father's Light") was cousin to Saul and commander-in-chief of his army (1 Samuel 14:50, 20:25). He is often referred to as Avner Ben Ner, meaning, the son of Ner.

In the first and second Books of Samuel, Abner (Hebrew אֲבִינֵר ’Avnêr meaning "Father's Light") was cousin to Saul and commander-in-chief of his army (1 Samuel 14:50, 20:25). He is often referred to as Avner Ben Ner, meaning, the son of Ner.