Proverbs

Proverbs 31 – Advice for King Lemuel and a Noble Wife

1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. Verses 1-9 – this brief section is also of non-Israelite origin.  King Lemuel is otherwise unknown. “his mother” – this entire chapter emphasizes the role and significance of wise women.  The queen mother was an influential figure (see 1 Kgs  1:11-13; 15:13). […]

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Proverbs 29 – Turning Away Anger, Authority, Children, and Prophecy

  1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. “being often reproved hardeneth his neck” – Eli’s sons died because of their stubbornness  (see 1 Sam 2:25; cf, Deut 9:6, 13). ”Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy” – cf, the fate of the mockers

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