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and Ner the father of Abner <i>was</i> the son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Kish <i>was</i> the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner <i>was</i> the son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kish <i>was</i> the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner <i>was</i> the son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Kish <i>was</i> the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner <i>was</i> the son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Kish <i>was</i> the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner <i>was</i> the son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul’s father was Kish. Abner’s father was Ner son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul&#8217s father was Kish. Abner&#8217s father was Ner son of Abiel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Kish (Saul's father) and Ner (Abner's father) were the sons of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Saul's father Kish and Abner's father Ner were sons of Abiel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Saul's father Kish and Abner's father Ner were sons of Abiel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Kish [is] the father of Saul, and Ner, the father of Abner, [is] the son of Ahiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Kish is father of Saul, and Ner father of Abner is son of Ahiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Kish the father of Saul: and Ner the father of Abner, son of Abiel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For Cis was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner, was son of Abiel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner was the father of Abner, and the son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Kish, Saul’s father, and Ner, Abner’s father, were sons of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner, the father of Abner, was the son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Qish, the father of Shaul, and Nir, son of Abil, the father of Abnir<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Kis <i>was</i> the father of Saul, and Ner, the father of Abenezer, <i>was</i> son of Jamin, son of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/14-51.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=3975" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Saul's Victories</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">50</span>His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. <span class="reftext">51</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî- (N-msc) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">father</a> <a href="/hebrew/7027.htm" title="7027: wə·qîš (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Father of Saul, also the name of several other Isr. From qowsh; a bow; Kish, the name of five Israelites.">Kish</a> <a href="/hebrew/74.htm" title="74: ’aḇ·nêr (N-proper-ms) -- My father is a lamp, an Isr. name. Or nabiyner; from 'ab and niyr; father of light; Abner, an Israelite.">and Abner’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî- (N-msc) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">father</a> <a href="/hebrew/5369.htm" title="5369: wə·nêr (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Father of Abner, also the father of Kish. The same as niyr; lamp; Ner, an Israelite.">Ner</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">were sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/22.htm" title="22: ’ă·ḇî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- El is my father, an Isr. name. From 'ab and 'el; father of God; Abiel, the name of two Israelites.">of Abiel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">52</span>And the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">1 Samuel 9:1-2</a></span><br />Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-21.htm">1 Samuel 10:21-23</a></span><br />Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him. / So again they inquired of the LORD, “Has the man come here yet?” And the LORD replied, “Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage.” / So they ran and brought Saul, and when he stood among the people, he was a head taller than any of the others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-1.htm">1 Samuel 13:1</a></span><br />Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty-two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-1.htm">1 Samuel 15:1-3</a></span><br />Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD. / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I witnessed what the Amalekites did to the Israelites when they opposed them on their way up from Egypt. / Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">1 Samuel 17:55-58</a></span><br />As Saul had watched David going out to confront the Philistine, he said to Abner the commander of the army, “Abner, whose son is this young man?” “As surely as you live, O king,” Abner replied, “I do not know.” / “Find out whose son this young man is!” said the king. / So when David returned from killing the Philistine, still holding his head in his hand, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">1 Samuel 31:2</a></span><br />The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-10</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></span><br />Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">2 Samuel 21:14</a></span><br />And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">1 Chronicles 8:33</a></span><br />Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39</a></span><br />Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2</a></span><br />The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14</a></span><br />and he failed to inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-28.htm">1 Chronicles 26:28</a></span><br />Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.</p><p class="hdg">Kish</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">1 Samuel 9:1,21</a></b></br> Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name <i>was</i> Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">Abiel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">Abi'el</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-32.htm">Abner's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-21.htm">Kish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm">Ner</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm">Saul's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-31.htm">Abiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-32.htm">Abi'el</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-31.htm">Abner's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">Kish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-5.htm">Ner</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-52.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-15.htm">Saul's</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">A divine terror makes them beat themselves</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-17.htm">Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-31.htm">He restrains the people from eating blood</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-35.htm">He builds an altar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-37.htm">Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">Saul's victories, strength, and family</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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He is described in earlier passages as a man of wealth and standing from the tribe of Benjamin. This tribal affiliation is significant, as Benjamin was the smallest of the tribes, highlighting God's choice of leadership from unexpected places. Kish's lineage is important in establishing Saul's legitimacy and connection to the tribe of Benjamin, which plays a role in the tribal dynamics of Israel.<p><b>and Abner’s father Ner</b><br>Ner is the father of Abner, who is Saul's cousin and the commander of his army. Abner's role as a military leader is crucial in the narrative of Saul's reign, as he is involved in many of the military campaigns and political maneuvers. The mention of Ner connects Abner to the same family line as Saul, emphasizing the familial ties that often influenced positions of power and leadership in ancient Israel.<p><b>were sons of Abiel.</b><br>Abiel is the common ancestor of both Kish and Ner, making Saul and Abner first cousins. This familial connection underscores the close-knit nature of leadership within the tribe of Benjamin. The name Abiel means "God is my father," which may reflect the religious heritage and theocratic understanding of leadership in Israel. The genealogical detail serves to authenticate the historical and familial context of Saul's rise to kingship, as well as the interconnectedness of key figures in his administration.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. Saul's reign is marked by initial success but later marred by disobedience to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/kish.htm">Kish</a></b><br>Saul's father, a Benjamite of some standing. His lineage is significant in establishing Saul's royal legitimacy.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abner.htm">Abner</a></b><br>The son of Ner and cousin to Saul. He served as the commander of Saul's army and played a crucial role in the political and military events of Saul's reign.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/ner.htm">Ner</a></b><br>The father of Abner and uncle to Saul. His mention here highlights the familial connections within the tribe of Benjamin.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/abiel.htm">Abiel</a></b><br>The common ancestor of both Saul and Abner, establishing the family lineage and tribal connections important in Israelite society.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_family_and_lineage.htm">Importance of Family and Lineage</a></b><br>The Bible often emphasizes family connections, which can influence one's role and responsibilities. Understanding our spiritual heritage can guide our identity and purpose in God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_legacy.htm">Leadership and Legacy</a></b><br>Saul's and Abner's accounts remind us that leadership is not just about personal ability but also about how we influence others and leave a legacy. Our actions today can impact future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_choosing_leaders.htm">God's Sovereignty in Choosing Leaders</a></b><br>Despite human lineage and qualifications, God ultimately chooses and equips leaders according to His purposes. Trust in God's sovereignty when considering leadership roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_relationships_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Relationships in God's Plan</a></b><br>The connections between Saul, Abner, and their family highlight how God uses relationships to fulfill His purposes. Cultivate godly relationships that can be used for His glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_abner_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Abner in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_1_samuel_14_battle_site.htm">Is there any archaeological or extra-biblical evidence confirming the battle site and the events described in 1 Samuel 14?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_14_8-17_and_2_sam_5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jonathan_defeat_20_philistines.htm">How could Jonathan and his armor-bearer realistically defeat twenty Philistine warriors in such a small area (1 Samuel 14:12-14)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(51) <span class= "bld">The son of Abiel.</span>--For "son" the commentators mostly agree we must read <span class= "ital">sons. </span>Kish and Ner, we know, were both sons of Abiel. (See <a href="/context/1_chronicles/9-35.htm" title="And in Gibeon dwelled the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife's name was Maachah:">1Chronicles 9:35-36</a>, where, however, the father's name is given as Jehiel.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 51.</span> - The son of Abiel. There can be little doubt that the right reading is <span class="accented">sons</span>, and not <span class="accented">son</span>. We thus get an intelligible statement - "And Kish the father of Saul and Ner the father of Abner, were sons of Abiel." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/14-51.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Saul’s</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֛וּל</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">father</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Kish</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקִ֧ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qîš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7027.htm">Strong's 7027: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Abner’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְנֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·nêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_74.htm">Strong's 74: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">father</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ner</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנֵ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5369.htm">Strong's 5369: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ner -- father of Abner, also the father of Kish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Abiel.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִיאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_22.htm">Strong's 22: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abiel -- 'El is my father', an Israelite name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/14-51.htm">1 Samuel 14:51 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14-51.htm">1 Samuel 14:51 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14-51.htm">1 Samuel 14:51 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14-51.htm">1 Samuel 14:51 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14-51.htm">1 Samuel 14:51 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/14-51.htm">1 Samuel 14:51 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/14-51.htm">1 Samuel 14:51 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/14-51.htm">1 Samuel 14:51 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/14-51.htm">1 Samuel 14:51 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/14-51.htm">1 Samuel 14:51 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/14-51.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 14:51 Kish was the father of Saul (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:50"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:50" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/14-52.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:52"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:52" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>