Old Testament
Jakeh
The father of Agur, whose inspired sayings are recorded in the thirtieth chapter of the Book of Proverbs.
Jakeh is mentioned only in Proverbs 30:1 as the father of Agur, the author of the collection of wisdom sayings that follows. Beyond this brief genealogical reference, the biblical text provides no further information regarding his life or background. His significance lies solely in his connection to the preservation of these specific inspired proverbs.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Proverbs 30:1
- Last appears
- Proverbs 30:1
Where Jakeh appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Lemuel2 versesA king who received the wise instruction and warnings recorded in Proverbs 31 from his mother.
- Agur1 versesA wise sage and author of the proverbs recorded in Proverbs chapter 30.
- Ucal1 versesA recipient of Agur's wisdom in Proverbs 30, likely a student or associate of the author.
- Hezekiah119 versesA godly king of Judah who trusted in the Lord and oversaw a major religious reformation.
- Solomon244 versesThe son of David and third king of Israel, renowned for his God-given wisdom and the construction of the Temple.
- David835 versesThe second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, and the ancestor of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
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