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Abner

(Encyclopedia) Abner, in the Bible, relative of Saul and commander in chief of his army. Jealousy and revenge probably caused his death at Joab's hands.

Ner

(Encyclopedia) NerNernŭr [key], in the Bible, father of Abner.

Sirah

(Encyclopedia) SirahSirahsīˈrə [key], in the Bible, a well, between Hebron and Jerusalem, where Abner was intercepted by Joab's emissaries.

Asahel

(Encyclopedia) AsahelAsahelāˈsəhĕl, ăsˈə– [key], in the Bible, David's nephew. Murdered by Abner, he was avenged by his brother Joab.

Joab

(Encyclopedia) JoabJoabjōˈăb [key], in the Bible, son of David's sister Zeruiah and commander of his uncle's armies. A trusted and skillful administrator, he was often vindictive and cruel, as in his…

Otis, Bass

(Encyclopedia) Otis, Bass, 1784–1861, American portrait painter and mezzotint engraver, b. Bridgewater, Mass. He probably produced the first lithograph in America, a portrait of the Rev. Abner…

Ewart Abner Biography

Ewart Abnermusic executive Former President of the Vee Jay and Motown labels, Abner managed the careers of the Supremes, the Temptations, the Jackson Five and Stevie Wonder among othersBorn:…

Doubleday, Abner

(Encyclopedia) Doubleday, Abner, 1819–93, once credited as originator of baseball and Union general in the American Civil War, b. Saratoga co., N.Y., grad. West Point, 1842. The A. G. Mills…

Abner LEWIS, Congress, NY

LEWIS, Abner, a Representative from New York; born in Panama, Chautauqua County, N.Y.; attended the public schools; member of the State assembly in 1838 and 1839; elected as a Whig to the…

Newman, Arnold Abner

(Encyclopedia) Newman, Arnold Abner, 1918–2006, American portrait photographer, b. New York City. He is known for his “environmental portraiture,” photographs that capture their sitters in…