And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.
Key themes
Justice and mercyHumilityDavidic covenantSin and judgment
Glossary
- Abner Person
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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 ).
- Bahurim Place
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Young men, a place east of Jerusalem ( 2 Sam. 3:16 ; 19:16 ), on the road to the Jordan valley. Modern identification: Ras Tumeim.