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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