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# Abner #
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## Definition: ##
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Abner was a cousin of King Saul in the Old Testament.
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* Abner was the chief commander of Saul's army, and introduced young David to Saul after David killed Goliath the giant.
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* After King Saul's death, Abner appointed Saul's son Ishbosheth as king in Israel, while David was appointed king in Judah.
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* Later, Abner was treacherously killed by David's chief commander, Joab.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 26:26-28](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/26/26)
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* [1 Kings 02:5-6](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/02/05)
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* [1 Kings 02:32-33](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/02/32)
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* [1 Samuel 17:55-56](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/17/55)
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* [2 Samuel 03:22-23](rc://en/tn/help/2sa/03/22)
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2017-11-29 19:05:45 +00:00
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## Word Data: ##
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2017-08-29 15:53:09 +00:00
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* Strong's: H74
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