1 Samuel 17:55
And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.
Cross-reference
In 1 Samuel 17:58, David answers Saul's question about his lineage, concluding the exchange started in verse 55.
In 1 Samuel 14:50, Abner is introduced as Saul's uncle, explaining his role as commander in 17:55.
In 1 Samuel 16:21, David already served Saul, making his later inquiry about David's father seem inconsistent.
In 1 Samuel 16:22, Saul asks Jesse to keep David, further conflicting with his later ignorance of David's family.
In 1 Samuel 26:5, Abner is again identified as Saul's army commander, reinforcing his consistent role from the earlier inquiry about David's family.
In 2 Samuel 2:8, Abner continues as commander, now supporting Saul's son Ish-bosheth, showing his persistent loyalty to Saul's house.
In 1 Chronicles 26:28, Abner is listed among those who dedicated gifts for the temple, providing additional context about his legacy beyond being commander.