1)

What was Avner's intent?

1.

Radak: In a playful way, they will fight with their swords to see who knows better the ways of fighting. Chazal (Vayikra Rabah 26:2) said, because he considered blood of the youths 'playing', he was punished and died by the sword.

2.

Malbim: He intended merely to play, to show their strength when wrestling together.

Sefer: Perek: Pasuk:

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