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In this version, Abner tries to murder David (Ivica Pajer) when he returns in triumph after killing Goliath. However, here Abner is slain by King Saul (Orson Welles). 1961, A Story of David (film) – Abner is portrayed by Welsh actor David Davies.
Jun 12, 2023 · Abner, the son of Ner, was the commander-in-chief of Saul’s army during his reign as king of Israel. As Saul’s trusted general, Abner was a respected military commander and valued advisor to the king, holding one of the highest positions of power in the nation. He played a pivotal role in the military career of David.
Jan 4, 2022 · Abner is a prominent figure in 1 and 2 Samuel. Abner was, in fact, both the cousin of Israel’s first king, Saul, and the commander of Saul’s army (1 Samuel 14:50). He was respected by the king and was granted a place next to Saul at meals (1 Samuel 20:25).
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ABNER ăb’ nər (אַבְנֵ֖ר), the most important Israelite military commander under both Saul and David. He was a member of the royal family and the first cousin of Saul through his father Ner ( 1 Sam 14:51 ).
Jan 4, 2022 · After the death of King Saul, Abner (the commander of Saul’s army) took Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth and made him king over the areas of Israel called Gilead, Ashuri and Jezreel, Ephraim, and Manasseh ( 2 Samuel 2:9 ).
It was Abner who introduced the young David fresh from his triumph over Goliath to the king's court (so according to the account in 1 Samuel 17:57). We find Abner accompanying the king in his pursuit of David (1 Samuel 26:5). Abner is rebuked by David for his negligence in keeping watch over his master (ibid., 15).
Abner Goes Over to David - During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had been strengthening his own position in the house of Saul. Now Saul had had a concubine named Rizpah ...
