And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.
The verse belongs to the first book of Samuel, which records the history of Israel from Eli to the old age of David. Its chapter belongs to the account of the choosing of Saul and the beginning of his reign. That account shows his rashness and weakness. In order it comes after Israel asked for a king. It comes before the Lord's rejection of Saul and his family and the anointing of David.
The verse belongs to the first book of Samuel, which records the history of Israel from Eli to the old age of David. Its chapter belongs to the account of the choosing of Saul and the beginning of his reign. That account shows his rashness and weakness. In order it comes after Israel asked for a king. It comes before the Lord's rejection of Saul and his family and the anointing of David.