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A Kingdom Built on Ambition
Commentators explain that Abner, Saul's cousin and army commander, acted out of personal ambition. Despite knowing God had chosen David, Abner established a rival king to maintain his own power. This act set the stage for a tragic civil war, illustrating how human ambition can directly oppose God's revealed plan.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 2:8
18th Century
Theologian
Mahanaim — See Genesis 32:2. From 2 Samuel 2:12, it would seem to have been Ish-bosheth’s capital.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 2:8
19th Century
Bishop
But Abner the son of Ner. According to 1 Chronicles 9:36, Ner was the brother of Kish, Saul’s father. Abner was theref…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 2:8
17th Century
Pastor
But Abner, the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host
This man's father, Ner, was Saul's uncle, ([Reference 1 Samuel 14:…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 2:8–17
17th Century
Minister
The nation in general refused David. By this, the Lord trained up His servant for future honor and usefulness; and the tendency of true godliness w…