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Lemuel, a king whose wise sayings are recorded in Proverbs 31, as taught by his mother.
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Lemuel is mentioned in the opening verse of Proverbs 31 as a king to whom the sayings in this chapter are attributed (Pro.31.1). The chapter contains the words of King Lemuel, which were taught to him by his mother (Pro.31.1). In her teaching, Lemuel's mother warns him against giving his strength to women and urges him not to drink wine or strong drink, as it is not fitting for kings (Pro.31.3-7). She also instructs him to speak up for the mute, defend the rights of the poor and needy, and judge righteously (Pro.31.8-9). The identity and reign of King Lemuel are not specified in the Bible, and he is not mentioned elsewhere in the scriptures. Some scholars suggest that Lemuel may have been a non-Israelite king or a symbolic name representing a wise and righteous ruler. The chapter concludes with a description of a virtuous wife, often referred to as the "Proverbs 31 woman" (Pro.31.10-31).
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Dedicated to God, a king whom his mother instructed (Prov. 31:1-9). Nothing is certainly known concerning him. The rabbis identified him with Solomon.
(dedicated to God), the name of an unknown king to whom his mother addressed the prudential maxims contained in (Proverbs 31:1-9) The rabbinical commentators identified Lemuel with Solomon. Others regard him as king or chief of an Arab tribe dwelling on the borders of Palestine, and elder brother of Agur, whose name stands at the head of (Proverbs 30:1)
God with them, or him
LEM'UEL (dedicated to God), the name of the king to whom the counsels, contained in Prov 31:2-9 are addressed by his mother. The Rabbins identify Lemuel with Solomon; others consider the name a mere personification; nothing is known with certainty.
LEM'UEL (dedicated to God), the name of the king to whom the counsels, contained in Prov 31:2-9 are addressed by his mother. The Rabbins identify Lemuel with Solomon; others consider the name a mere personification; nothing is known with certainty.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3927
These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,
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