1 Samuel 14:50
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.
Cross-reference
In 1 Samuel 17:55, Abner is again identified as Saul's army commander, showing his consistent role throughout Saul's reign.
In 1 Samuel 26:5, Abner is again called Saul's army commander, reinforcing his military leadership during David's flight from Saul.
In 2 Samuel 2:8, Abner, Saul's commander here, makes Saul's son Ish-bosheth king over Israel, continuing his loyalty to Saul's house.
In 2 Samuel 3:27, Joab murders Abner, Saul's commander named here, avenging Asahel's death and ending Abner's political influence.
In 2 Samuel 3:38, David calls Abner a prince and great man, honoring the commander introduced here after his death.
In 1 Chronicles 8:33, Abner is listed as Ner's son and Saul's uncle, confirming the family relationship stated here.
In 1 Chronicles 9:39, the same genealogy repeats: Ner fathered Kish, Kish fathered Saul, and Abner is Ner's son.
In 1 Chronicles 27:21, Abner's son Jaasiel is listed as a tribal leader, showing Abner's family continued in prominence under David.