1 Samuel 14:50 Meaning and Explanation
“And the name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host was Abner, the son of Ner, Saul’s uncle.”
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Read Full Chapter →The record names Saul's wife Ahinoam and his army commander Abner, his cousin.
What Does 1 Samuel 14:50 Mean?
The narrator names two more figures in Saul's circle: his wife Ahinoam, daughter of Ahimaaz, and Abner, son of Ner, the commander of his army and Saul's own relative. Abner in particular will figure prominently in the years ahead.
These details fill out the world of the story with real households and relationships. The placing of family at the head of the army shows how closely kingdom and kin were bound together. Scripture's careful naming testifies that God's purposes move through actual people set in their own time and place.
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What does 1 Samuel 14:50 mean?
The record names Saul's wife Ahinoam and his army commander Abner, his cousin.