Abiel

Abiel, also referred to as Jeiel, Ner, or Abigibeon (or '[re]-founder of Gibeon'), was a Benjaminite and the father of Kish, who was the father of King Saul, Israel's first king. In1 Samuel 9:1, Abiel is mentioned as the father of Kish and is described as a mighty man of power. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles 8 and 9 provide additional information about Abiel's family. In1 Chronicles 8:33and1 Chronicles 9:39, he is called Ner, while in1 Chronicles 8:29and1 Chronicles 9:35, he is referred to as Jeiel and Abigibeon or '[re]-founder of Gibeon'. These variations in names suggest that he may have been known by multiple names or that there might have been some discrepancies in the genealogical records. Abiel's son Kish became the father of Saul, who was anointed as the first king of Israel by the prophet Samuel.