Old Testament
Lemuel
A king who received the wise instruction and warnings recorded in Proverbs 31 from his mother.
Lemuel is a king mentioned only in Proverbs 31:1-9, where he is the recipient of his mother's royal counsel. The text highlights his mother's guidance regarding the dangers of intoxication and the necessity of defending the rights of the poor and oppressed. While some traditions identify him with Solomon, the biblical text provides no definitive historical identification beyond his role as a king receiving wisdom.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Proverbs 31:1
- Last appears
- Proverbs 31:4
Where Lemuel appears
2 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Agur1 versesA wise sage and author of the proverbs recorded in Proverbs chapter 30.
- Jakeh1 versesThe father of Agur, whose inspired sayings are recorded in the thirtieth chapter of the Book of Proverbs.
- 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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