Lux Domini
Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, I am.

Key themes

Justice and mercyHumilityDavidic covenantSin and judgment

Glossary

Abner Person

Father of light; i. e., “enlightening”, the son of Ner and uncle of Saul. He was commander-in-chief of Saul’s army ( 1 Sam. 14:50 ; 17:55 ; 20:25 ).

Asahel Person

Made by God, the youngest son of Zeruiah, David’s sister. He was celebrated for his swiftness of foot.