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Jakeh was the father of Agur, the author of Proverbs 30.
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Jakeh is mentioned only once in the Bible, in Pro.30.1, as the father of Agur, the author of the sayings in this chapter. The text provides no further information about Jakeh's life, occupation, or place of origin. His name suggests that he may have been a non-Israelite, possibly from a neighboring region. The inclusion of Agur's sayings in the book of Proverbs indicates that Jakeh's son was recognized for his wisdom and that his teachings were deemed valuable enough to be included in the biblical canon.
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Pious, the father of Agur (Prov. 30:1). Nothing is known of him.
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JA'KEH (pious), the father of Agur, whose "words" are recorded in Prov 30.
JA'KEH (pious), the father of Agur, whose "words" are recorded in Prov 30.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3348
These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.
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