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”

MalePatriarchs eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

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.

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Aner (Person)

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Eshcol Mamre

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2 verses
  1. 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.
  2. 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.”