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    Abner Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on abner bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · 1 Samuel 14:50 (KJV)

      Whose son was Abner?

      Answer: Ner

      Study note. 1 Samuel 14:50 (KJV) — 'Abner, the son of Ner.'

      Read 1 Samuel 14:50 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · 1 Samuel 14:50 (KJV)

      What office did Abner hold under Saul?

      Answer: Captain of his host

      Study note. 1 Samuel 14:50 (KJV) — 'the captain of his host.'

      Read 1 Samuel 14:50 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · 2 Samuel 2:8 (KJV)

      Whom did Abner make king after Saul's death?

      Answer: Ish-bosheth

      Study note. 2 Samuel 2:8 (KJV) — 'Abner... took Ish-bosheth... and made him king.'

      Read 2 Samuel 2:8 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · 2 Samuel 2:19 (KJV)

      Who pursued Abner and would not turn aside?

      Answer: Asahel

      Study note. 2 Samuel 2:19 (KJV) — 'Asahel pursued after Abner.'

      Read 2 Samuel 2:19 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · 2 Samuel 2:23 (KJV)

      How did Abner kill Asahel?

      Answer: With the hinder end of the spear, through his belly

      Study note. 2 Samuel 2:23 (KJV).

      Read 2 Samuel 2:23 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · 2 Samuel 3:8 (KJV)

      Why did Abner break with Ish-bosheth?

      Answer: For taking Saul's concubine Rizpah

      Study note. 2 Samuel 3:7-8 (KJV) — 'Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father's concubine?'

      Read 2 Samuel 3:8 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · 2 Samuel 3:12 (KJV)

      To whom did Abner then send messengers?

      Answer: David in Hebron

      Study note. 2 Samuel 3:12 (KJV).

      Read 2 Samuel 3:12 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · 2 Samuel 3:27 (KJV)

      Where did Joab slay Abner?

      Answer: Under the fifth rib at the gate of Hebron

      Study note. 2 Samuel 3:27 (KJV) — 'smote him there under the fifth rib.'

      Read 2 Samuel 3:27 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · 2 Samuel 3:27 (KJV)

      Why did Joab slay Abner?

      Answer: For the blood of Asahel his brother

      Study note. 2 Samuel 3:27 (KJV).

      Read 2 Samuel 3:27 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · 2 Samuel 3:32 (KJV)

      What did David do when Abner was buried?

      Answer: Lamented and wept at his grave

      Study note. 2 Samuel 3:32 (KJV) — 'the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner.'

      Read 2 Samuel 3:32 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does abner bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?