KJV ORIGINAL
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
These are the words of King Lemuel—the wise teaching that his mother gave him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces the wisdom that King Lemuel learned from his mother and is now sharing with others.
📚 Historical Context
King Lemuel is a mysterious figure mentioned only in Proverbs 31, and some scholars believe he may have been a non-Israelite king or possibly another name for Solomon. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, it was common for royal mothers to play important roles in educating their sons about leadership and moral conduct. The chapter that follows contains some of the most famous biblical teachings about wise leadership and the virtuous woman.
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