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 Proverbs Chapter 31 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: http://www.kjvbiblestudies.net Email: [email protected] Introduction: This last chapter of Proverbs is ascribed to King Lemuel and what his mother taught him. I.The Words of King Lemuel Pro 31:1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. The question many ask is, who is King Lemuel? There are essentially two options. Either he was an unknown king of an unknown country or Lemuel was another name for Solomon. There is no definitive proof for either. The latter proposition of Lemuel being a pseudonym for Solomon is more likely, for the Old Testament Scriptures were written to the Hebrew nation and this chapter is written in Hebrew. Inasmuch as there was no Hebrew king officially named Lemuel, this likely is a private name given to him by his mother. The name Lemuel literally means ‘for God’ or perhaps ‘to God.’ Solomon was also called Jedidiah which means ‘beloved of God.’ The prophecy (literally ‘burden’) recorded herein was taught him by his mother which would have been Bathsheba. Pro 31:2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? Pro 31:3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. With three-fold application, the mother of Lemuel introduces her instruction to him. The latter phrase (“the son of my vows”) may refer to her marriage vows to her husband. The warning to Lemuel likely was to shun giving strength to women of loose morals (i.e., harlots, whether professional or casual). The second warning (that which destroys kings) may be a warning about reckless living in general as the greater context seems to suggest. Her warning was for him to shun loose women and hedonism—practices known to kings and always destructive. Continue Reading in PDF: 
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 Proverbs Chapter 30 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: http://www.kjvbiblestudies.net Email: [email protected] Introduction: This chapter sets forth the proverbs of Augur. This sacred writer, by his own admission, was not educated. He used simple down-to-earth analogies to illustrate the spiritual truths of life. Nothing more is known of Agur other than what is found in these introductory verses. I. The Words of Agur Psa 30:1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal, Pro 30:2 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man. Pro 30:3 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. Of interest is the name Agur. It literally means ‘gathered’ or perhaps ‘gatherer.’ It may be that this is more of a title than a name implying that this sacred writer gathered or compiled together the proverbs of this chapter. It may be that he was essentially the ‘editor’ of the chapter, gathering wise sayings of his day. The Holy Spirit undoubtedly impressed upon Solomon to include the proverbs of Agur in the greater book of Proverbs. The individuals Ithiel and Ucal may have been the sons of Agur, or perhaps associates. Some thought that Agur was just another name or title for Solomon. However, he here describes himself as brutish meaning unlearned or not educated. That certainly was not an accurate description of Solomon. The word translated as man (Mda) is simply ‘adam.’ The greater point is that Agur considered himself not educated or a man of ‘letters’ or having the wisdom of Adam. Rather, his proverbs were homespun, down-to-earth truths, utilizing everyday metaphors and analogies. In his characteristic of modesty, Agur professed to have no formal education or formal theological training. Yet, it is evident that he wrote absolute truth from a godly heart. Continue Reading in PDF:
 Proverbs Chapter 29 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: http://www.kjvbiblestudies.net Email: [email protected] Introduction: The proverbs of Solomon conclude in this chapter. I. Those Rejecting Correction will be Destroyed Pro 29:1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. Pro 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. The thought is clear. One who is repeatedly corrected and rejects such correction will face sudden and irremediable destruction. The principle is true in life. Youths are often warned about the dangers and ignore the warnings. The day quickly comes when an accident or disaster alters their life forever—sometimes taking their lives. The same is true spiritually. One can continually ignore and reject the counsel of God. Yet, the day will come when God has had enough. Whether it is the unforgivable sin or the sin unto death. God will not suffer fools indefinitely. See Jeremiah 29:15, II Kings 17:14, II Chronicles 36:13, and II Corinthians 6:2. 2Co 6:2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn”. The thought parallels that of Proverbs 10:11, 28:12, 28. Pro 28:12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. When righteous rulers are in office, there is happiness in the land. However, when wicked men hold office, there is discontent. Continue Reading in PDF:
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