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Lemuel

The King Taught by His Mother

Period of the Kings (exact date uncertain)

Name Information

Meaning
"Belonging to God"
Language of Origin
Hebrew
Gender Usage
Masculine

King Lemuel is credited with the sayings in Proverbs 31:1–9, taught to him by his mother. Little is known about his identity, but his recorded wisdom emphasizes moral purity, justice, and care for the vulnerable.

Roles

KingSage

Relationships

Mother
Unnamed mother who taught him wisdom

Story

Introduced in Proverbs 31 as a king passing on teachings from his mother.

Advised to avoid immoral women who destroy kings.

Warned against excessive drinking that clouds judgment.

Charged to speak up for the voiceless and defend the cause of the oppressed.

Spiritual Significance

  1. 1Received and preserved godly counsel from his mother.
  2. 2Warned against lust, drunkenness, and neglect of justice.
  3. 3Instructed rulers to defend the rights of the poor and needy.

What We Can Learn

  1. 1Wise leaders value moral purity and justice.
  2. 2Godly instruction, especially from parents, shapes future leadership.
  3. 3Rulers are called to defend the vulnerable.

Memory Verses

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

Proverbs 31:8

Key Passages

Proverbs 31:1–9

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