(father of light). (1) Son of Ner, and commander-in-chief of Saul’s armies (1 Sam. 14:50-51; 17:57; 26:5-14). Proclaimed Ishbosheth King of Israel, and went to war with David, by whom he was defeated (2 Sam. 2). Quarreled with Ishbosheth and espoused the cause of David (2 Sam. 3:6-9). Murdered by Joab (2 Sam. 3:26-39). (2) Father of a Benjamite chief (1 Chron. 27:21).