Aner
Aner was an Amorite, one of the allies of Abram, who joined him in the battle against the kings who had taken Lot captive.
The name Aner means “answer; song; affliction”
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Summary
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 14:13; only referred to as Aner (עָנֵר); a brother of Mamre.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- עָנֵרAner
Mentions
- Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by treaty to Abram.
- I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share for the men who went with me—Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre. They may take their portion.”