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Abner
Abner A cousin of King Saul, in whose army he was the commander (1 Sam. 14: 50). In the war ‘between the house of Saul and the house of David’ (2 Sam. 3: 6) Abner continued with the forces of Saul's son for a time but later transferred his allegiance to David, who welcomed his defection and was dismayed and angered by his general Joab's private feud (2 Sam. 3: 31); at Hebron Joab had stabbed Abner in the stomach (2 Sam. 3: 27).
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "Abner." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "Abner." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Abner.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "Abner." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Abner.html |
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Abner ♂ Biblical name, meaning ‘father of light’ in Hebrew. It was borne by a relative of King Saul, who was in command of Saul's army (1 Samuel 14:50; 26:5). It is not common as a given name in England, but has enjoyed a steady, modest popularity in America, where it dates back to the time of the earliest Puritan settlements.
Variant: Jewish: Avner. |
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Abner." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Abner." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Abner.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Abner." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Abner.html |
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Abner in the Bible, relative of Saul and commander in chief of his army. Jealousy and revenge probably caused his death at Joab's hands. |
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"Abner." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Abner." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Abner.html "Abner." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Abner.html |
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"Abner." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Abner." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Abner.html "Abner." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Abner.html |
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