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Lemuel

A king, in the time of the United Monarchy · named in 2 verses

Lemuel, a king whose wise sayings are recorded in Proverbs 31, as taught by his mother.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Dedicated to God, a king whom his mother instructed (Prov. 31:1-9). Nothing is certainly known concerning him. The rabbis identified him with Solomon.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Proverbs 31:1.

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