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King Lemuel is one of those mysterious figures in the Bible who appears only once at the beginning of Proverbs 31. Yet the wisdom connected to his name has been quoted for generations. But who exactly was he?

Proverbs 31:1 (NIV): “The sayings of King Lemuel, an inspired utterance his mother taught him.”

This verse tells us that Proverbs 31 is not simply the voice of a king, but the wisdom of a mother passed down to her son.

Who Was King Lemuel?
A Real but Unknown King
Some Bible scholars believe Lemuel was an actual king, likely a minor ruler whose records were not preserved in history. His Hebrew name, Lemuel, means “belonging to God” or “devoted to God.” That meaning already reveals the godly desire his mother had for him. https://thebloomingpurple.com/who-was-king-lemuel-in-proverbs-31-lessons-from-his-mothers-wisdom/