Dive Deep 4- Abner: Loyalist or Opportunist?

Abner was one of the most powerful men in Saul’s kingdom. He served as commander of Saul’s army, defended Saul’s house after his death, and helped establish Ish-Bosheth as king. In this Deep Dive, we follow Abner’s journey from Saul’s commander → opponent of David → supporter of David → advocate for Israel’s unity, and ask whether he should ultimately be remembered as a loyalist, an opportunist — or perhaps both. One principle guides this study: where Scripture is clear, we follow the text; where Scripture is silent, we should be careful not to fill in the gaps. 📖 Primary passages: 1 Samuel 14:50–51 1 Samuel 17:55–58 1 Samuel 26:5–16 2 Samuel 2:8–32 2 Samuel 3:1–39 1 Kings 2:5–6, 28–35 So, what do you think? Was Abner a loyalist or an opportunist? Or, like me, do you think the answer is both — but more a loyalist? #BibleStudy #BibleDeepDive #Abner #David #Saul #2Samuel #OldTestament #BiblicalHistory #BiblePodcast