Lemuel
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| Hebrew / Greek | לְמוּאֵל (H3927) |
|---|---|
| Description | King living at the time of United Monarchy |
| Mentioned in | 2 verses |
| First mention | Proverbs 31:1 |
Lemuel is a king living at the time of the united monarchy. He is named in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Proverbs 31:1.
Verses
Proverbs
- Proverbs 31:1The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
- Proverbs 31:4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,
Notes
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