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Abner
Abner in the Bible — captain of Saul's army and Saul's uncle (1SA 14:50). Abner belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Referenced in 6 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “father of light”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Benjamin
- Scripture References
- 6 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 5 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Abnerproper name
- Hebrew
- אַבְנֵר
- Transliteration
- avəner
- Meaning
- my] father is Ner [a lamp]
- Greek
- Αβεννηρ
- Reference
- 1SA 14:50
- Strong's
- H7410
Family & Relationships (5)
son
Ner(1SA 14:50)
uncle
Saul(1SA 14:50)
killer
Asahel(2SA 2:23)
killed by
Joab(2SA 3:27)
father
Jaasiel(1CH 27:21)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Abner in the Bible?
Abner is described in the Bible as captain of Saul's army and Saul's uncle (1SA 14:50). Abner belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.
What does the name Abner mean?
The name Abner means “father of light” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.