Old Testament · Major figure
Ner
A Benjamite and the father of Abner, who served as commander of King Saul's army.
Ner was a descendant of Benjamin and the father of Abner, the influential military commander under King Saul. As Saul's uncle, Ner belonged to the royal family lineage. His name appears primarily in genealogical records and historical accounts detailing the transition of power in Israel.
In the text
- Verses
- 15
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- 1 Samuel 14:50
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 26:28
Where Ner appears
15 verses · 8 chaptersIn the same books
- Abner53 versesAbner was the commander of Saul's army and a key figure in the transition of power to David.
- Zeruiah23 versesThe sister of King David and mother of his three prominent military commanders: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel.
- Abiathar28 versesA high priest and descendant of Eli who served King David during his exile and reign.
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Michal16 versesThe daughter of King Saul and first wife of David, caught between her father's jealousy and David's rise.
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