Who is abner

Behold, Abner came to you. Why is it that you have sent him away, so that he is gone? But David did not know about it. And the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept. And all the people wept again over him. AJ These men, the sons of Zeruiah, are more severe than I. AK The Lord repay the evildoer according to his wickedness! The best value in digital Bible study.

No software to install. Try it FREE. Font Size Font Size. Previous Next. Nothing is more odious than to make religion a stalking horse to policy" Hall. His altered purposes. The change, although right and good in itself, was due to a passionate impulse and probably the desire of personal advantage; and, in its announcement, Abner betrayed his previous ungodliness and present hypocrisy. But, on the other hand, it may be said that his sudden wrath was only the occasion of his open avowal of an irrepressible and growing conviction of duty, and of his taking the decisive step which he had been long contemplating; and that he henceforth faithfully endeavoured to make amends for his former errors and sincerely sought the welfare of the nation.

David, unlike Joab ver. His energetic action and extensive influence. He sent messengers "immediately" LXX. His cruel fate. Even though his present course was in fulfilment of the Divine purpose, it averted not the consequences of his former conduct; and retribution came upon him suddenly, unexpectedly, and by a wicked hand.

WEB: It happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.