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Abner. Major Events In The Life of Abner. He Is Made Captain of the Army 1 Samuel 14:50 He Oversees The War Against The Philistines 1 Samuel 17:55-57 He Chooses Saul Over David 1 Samuel 20:24-33, 26:7-15 He Declares Ish-bosheth King of Israel 2 Samuel 2:8-10.
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Major Events In The Life of Abner • He Is Made Captain of the Army • 1 Samuel 14:50 • He Oversees The War Against The Philistines • 1 Samuel 17:55-57 • He Chooses Saul Over David • 1 Samuel 20:24-33, 26:7-15 • He Declares Ish-bosheth King of Israel • 2 Samuel 2:8-10
Major EventsIn The Life of Abner • He & Joab Arrange A Battle • 2 Samuel 2:14-17 • He Kills Asahel, Joab’s Brother • 2 Samuel 2:18-31 • He Takes Rizpah, Saul’s Concubine • 2 Samuel 3:1, 6-11 • He Defects To David • 2 Samuel 3:12-21 • He Is Killed By Joab • 2 Samuel 3:22-27
Abner’s Legacy • David Mourns, Honors, and Remembers Him. • 2 Samuel 3:28-37 • 1 Kings 2:5-6 • Solomon Avenges Him. • 1 Kings 2:28-34 • The Levites Appreciate His Gifts. • 1 Chronicles 26:27-28 • His Son Honors His Service. • 1 Chronicles 27:21
Lessons From Abner’s Life • God Is The True King-Maker • God Must Be Followed Out of Conviction, Not Mere Convenience. • Faith Accelerates Our Accomplishments • David’s Life vs. Abner’s Life • Great Leaders Are To Be Valued • Saul’s Recruitment (1 Samuel 14:52) • David’s Memorial (2 Samuel 3:38) • Joab’s Betrayal (2 Samuel 3:27)