Discovery Box1 Samuel 14:50 
Context14:50 The name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the general in command of his army was Abner son of Ner, Saul’s uncle. 1
1 Samuel 24:21
Context24:21 So now swear to me in the Lord’s name 2 that you will not kill 3 my descendants after me or destroy my name from the house of my father.”
1 Samuel 25:3
Context25:3 The man’s name was Nabal, 4 and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was both wise 5 and beautiful, but the man was harsh and his deeds were evil. He was a Calebite.
1 Samuel 25:25
Context25:25 My lord should not pay attention to this wicked man Nabal. He simply lives up to his name! His name means ‘fool,’ and he is indeed foolish! 6 But I, your servant, did not see the servants my lord sent. 7
1 sn The word “uncle” can modify either Abner or Ner. See the note on the word “son” in v. 51 for further discussion.
2 tn Heb “by the
3 tn Heb “cut off.”
4 sn The name נָבָל (Nabal) means “foolish” or “senseless” in Hebrew, and as an adjective the word is used especially of persons who have no perception of ethical or religious claims. It is an apt name for this character, who certainly typifies such behavior.
5 tn Heb “good of insight”; KJV “of good understanding”; NAB, NIV, TEV “intelligent”; NRSV “clever.”
6 tn Heb “and foolishness is with him.”
7 tn Heb “my lord’s servants, whom you sent.”
