Abner

Father of Ner, or light. Captain of Saul’s army (1 Sam. 14:50; 17:55; 20:25; 26:5–15); makes Ishbosheth king (2 Sam. 2:8–9); defeated by Joab, slays Asahel (2:12–32); revolts to David (3:6–21); killed by Joab (3:27); David’s lament over Abner (3:33; 4:1, 12; 1 Kgs. 2:5, 32; 1 Chr. 26:28; 27:21).