King
A king whose sayings are included in Proverbs, living during Israel's united kingdom.
About Lemuel
King credited with writing Proverbs 31:1–9. In these verses he sets forth teachings given him by his mother on good government, sexual relations, and wine. Although he has been identified with Solomon, most modern interpreters reject this identification.
Key References
Proverbs 31:1
These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
Proverbs 31:4
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,
All Scripture References (2)
Proverbs (2)
Proverbs 31:1
These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
Proverbs 31:4
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,