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
Proverbs 30 is part of the Old Testament wisdom literature, attributed to Agur son of Jakeh, a mysterious figure not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, likely representing an ancient sage or teacher. This verse serves as an introduction to a collection of sayings that convey profound observations about life and human nature, possibly originating from the time of Solomon or shortly after, around 900-500 BC. The names Ithiel and Ucal may refer to specific individuals or symbolic recipients of this wisdom, reflecting the oral traditions of ancient Israel where teachings were often shared in a communal or prophetic context.
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