2 Samuel 2:8

New Century Version

Abner son of Ner was the commander of Saul’s army. Abner took Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth to Mahanaim

Cross References

Genesis 32:2

When he saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim.

Genesis 32:3

Jacob’s brother Esau was living in the area called Seir in the country of Edom. Jacob sent messengers to Esau,

2 Samuel 17:24

David arrived at Mahanaim. And Absalom and all his Israelites crossed over the Jordan River.

2 Samuel 2:29

Abner and his men marched all night through the Jordan Valley. They crossed the Jordan River, and after marching all day, arrived at Mahanaim.

2 Samuel 2:7

Now be strong and brave. Saul your master is dead, and the people of Judah have appointed me their king.”

2 Samuel 3:38

David said to his officers, “You know that a great man died today in Israel.

2 Samuel 3:6

During the war between the supporters of Saul’s family and the supporters of David’s family, Abner made himself a main leader among the supporters of Saul.

1 Chronicles 12:29

There were three thousand men from Benjamin, who were Saul’s relatives. Most of them had remained loyal to Saul’s family until then.

1 Chronicles 12:30

There were twenty thousand eight hundred men from Ephraim. They were brave warriors and were famous men in their own family groups.

1 Chronicles 8:33

Ner was the father of Kish. Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shua, Abinadab, and Esh-Baal.

1 Chronicles 9:39

Ner was Kish’s father. Kish was Saul’s father. Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shua, Abinadab, and Esh-Baal.

Joshua 21:38

The tribe of Gad gave them Ramoth in Gilead (a city of safety), Mahanaim,

1 Samuel 14:50

Saul’s wife was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The commander of his army was Abner son of Ner, Saul’s uncle.

1 Samuel 17:55

When Saul saw David go out to meet Goliath, Saul asked Abner, commander of the army, “Abner, who is that young man’s father?” Abner answered, “As surely as you live, my king, I don’t know.”

1 Samuel 26:14

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?”