A man living during the time of the patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 14:13.
About Aner
An Amorite ally of Abram and brother of Mamre and Eshcol (Genesis 14:13). With his brothers, Aner helped Abram defeat a group of four kings who had robbed Sodom and Gomorrah and had captured Abram’s nephew Lot (Genesis 14:14–16, 21–24).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Father of Mamre
- Half-siblings 2
- Mamre, Eshcol
Key References
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.”
All Scripture References (2)
Genesis (2)
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.”