David shouted to the army and to Abner son of Ner, “Won’t you answer me, Abner?” Abner answered, “Who is calling for the king? Who are you?”
Abner son of Ner was the commander of Saul’s army. Abner took Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth to Mahanaim
Saul’s wife was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The commander of his army was Abner son of Ner, Saul’s uncle.
David crossed over to the other side of the hill and stood on top of the mountain far from Saul’s camp. They were a long way away from each other.
David said, “You’re the greatest man in Israel. Isn’t that true? Why didn’t you guard your master the king? Someone came into your camp to kill your master the king!