Lemuel
Lemuel, a king whose wise sayings are recorded in Proverbs 31, as taught by his mother.
The name Lemuel means “God with them, or him”
MaleKingUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book5 verses
Summary
A king living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Proverbs 31:1; only referred to as Lemuel (לְמוּאֵל).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- לְמוּאֵלLemuel
Mentions
Includes 3 verses that refer to Lemuel without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
- It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,
- Proverbs 31:6Referred to, not namedGive strong drink to one who is perishing, and wine to the bitter in soul.
- Proverbs 31:8Referred to, not namedOpen your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed.
- Proverbs 31:9Referred to, not namedOpen your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.