1 Samuel 26:5
And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about him.
Cross-references
In 1 Samuel 14:50, Abner is identified as Saul's uncle and army commander, giving background to his prominent role in the main verse.
In 1 Samuel 14:51, the genealogy shows that Ner (Abner's father) and Kish (Saul's father) are both sons of Abiel, making Abner and Saul cousins.
In 1 Samuel 17:55, Abner is first introduced as Saul's army commander; here he appears again in the same role during David's pursuit.
In 2 Samuel 2:8-12, Abner installs Saul's son Ish-bosheth as king, showing his continued allegiance to Saul's dynasty after David's anointing.
In 2 Samuel 3:27, Abner is murdered by Joab, a tragic end for the commander introduced here as Saul's general.
In 2 Samuel 3:33-38, David mourns Abner's death, revealing his respect for Saul's commander whom he spared earlier.
In 2 Samuel 3:7, Abner is confronted over Saul's concubine Rizpah, highlighting his ongoing involvement in Saul's household affairs.
In 2 Samuel 3:8, Abner angrily defends his loyalty to Saul's house, echoing his military role and pride seen here.
1 Chronicles 9:39 gives a genealogy linking Abner's father Ner to Saul, clarifying the family ties behind Abner's role.