Abner Bible Quiz
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What was Abner's role in Saul's army?
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1. What was Abner's role in Saul's army?
- A) Commander (correct answer)
- B) Soldier
- C) King
- D) Messenger
Answer: Commander. Abner served as the commander of Saul's army. 1 Samuel 14:50
2. Who was Abner's father?
- A) Ner (correct answer)
- B) Kish
- C) Jonathan
- D) David
Answer: Ner. Abner was the son of Ner. 1 Samuel 14:50
3. Which civil war did Abner play a significant role in?
- A) War with the Ammonites
- B) War with the Philistines
- C) War against the Moabites
- D) Civil war between Saul and David (correct answer)
Answer: Civil war between Saul and David. Abner was involved in the civil war between the house of Saul and the house of David. 2 Samuel 2
4. What led to Abner's death?
- A) Assassination by Joab (correct answer)
- B) Natural causes
- C) Trapped by Ishbosheth
- D) Battle with the Philistines
Answer: Assassination by Joab. Abner was killed by Joab as revenge for the death of Asahel. 2 Samuel 3
5. Who was Joab in relation to Abner?
- A) His enemy (correct answer)
- B) His brother
- C) His commander
- D) His father
Answer: His enemy. Joab was the commander of David's army and Abner's enemy after the civil war. 2 Samuel 3
6. What was Abner's relationship with Jonathan?
- A) Brothers
- B) Enemies
- C) Cousins (correct answer)
- D) Friends
Answer: Cousins. Abner was the cousin of Jonathan, Saul's son. 1 Samuel 14:50
7. What significant action did Abner take for David?
- A) Gathered Israel to him (correct answer)
- B) Crowned him king
- C) Fought against him
- D) Brought him to Saul
Answer: Gathered Israel to him. Abner was instrumental in gathering Israel to support David's kingship. 2 Samuel 3
8. What was the outcome of Abner's actions for David?
- A) David became king (correct answer)
- B) Israel was divided
- C) Saul regained power
- D) Civil war continued
Answer: David became king. Abner's support helped David become king of Israel. 2 Samuel 3
9. What was Abner's primary role in Saul's army?
- A) Lieutenant
- B) Commander (correct answer)
- C) General
- D) Scout
Answer: Commander. Abner served as the commander of Saul's army during his reign. 1 Samuel 14
10. Who did Abner initially support as king after Saul's death?
- A) Ishbosheth (correct answer)
- B) Saul
- C) David
- D) Jonathan
Answer: Ishbosheth. After Saul's death, Abner supported Ishbosheth, Saul's son, as king. 2 Samuel 2