The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,
These are the words of Agur, son of Jakeh—his prophetic message. This man spoke to Ithiel, yes to Ithiel and Ucal.
This verse introduces a new section of Proverbs containing the wise sayings and prophetic words of a man named Agur, who shared his insights with two other men.
📚 Historical Context
Agur is a mysterious figure mentioned only in Proverbs 30, and we know nothing else about him or his father Jakeh from other biblical texts. The names Ithiel and Ucal are also unknown elsewhere in Scripture, suggesting they may have been Agur's students or companions. This chapter represents a collection of wisdom sayings that were likely passed down orally before being included in the book of Proverbs.
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