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Ner

Ner in the Bible — father of Abner (1SA 14:50). Ner belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Referenced in 5 scripture passages.

Name meaning: a lamp; new-tilled land

Profile

Gender
male
Tribe
Benjamin
Scripture References
5 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
4 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Nerproper name
Hebrew
נֵר
Transliteration
ner
Meaning
lamp
Greek
Νηρ
Reference
1SA 14:50
Strong's
H5369

Family & Relationships (4)

father

Abner(1SA 14:50)
Kish(1CH 8:33)

grandfather

Saul(1SA 14:50)

son

Abiel(1SA 14:51)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ner in the Bible?

Ner is described in the Bible as father of Abner (1SA 14:50). Ner belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.

What does the name Ner mean?

The name Ner means “a lamp; new-tilled land” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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