1 Samuel 14:51

51 Kish was the father of Sha'ul, and Ner the father of Avner was the son of Avi'el.

1 Samuel 14:51 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 14:51

And Kish was the father of Saul
See ( 1 Samuel 9:1 )

and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel;
this Abiel was the father both of Kish and Ner, and the grandfather of Saul, see ( 1 Samuel 9:1 ) .

1 Samuel 14:51 In-Context

49 The sons of Sha'ul were Y'honatan, Yishvi and Malkishua, while the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the older, Merav, and of the younger, Mikhal.

50 Sha'ul's wife was named Achino'am the daughter of Achima'atz; the commander of his army was named Avner the son of Ner, Sha'ul's uncle.

51 Kish was the father of Sha'ul, and Ner the father of Avner was the son of Avi'el.

52 As long as Sha'ul lived there was bitter war against the P'lishtim. Whenever Sha'ul saw any strong or courageous man, he recruited him into his service.