Lux Domini
Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.

Key themes

Justice and mercyDavidic covenantSin and judgmentMercy

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 ).

Ner Person

Light, the father of Kish ( 1 Chr. 8:33 ). 1 Sam. 14:51 should be read.