Or their statements about effects and results as promises. The proverbs contained in this book are not to be interpreted as prophecies 30) and Lemuel ( 31:1-9) and the other "sayings of the wise" ( 22:17 - 24:22 24:23 - 34) were added to the Solomonic collections, though it is possible that the task of compilation was not completed until after the Perhaps it was also at this time that the Renewal led by the king, who also showed great interest in the writings ofĭavid and Asaph (see 2Ch 29:30). Proverbs were compiled and edited from 715 to 686 b.c. The role of Hezekiah's men (see 25:1) indicates that important sections of 1 - 9 (see 1:20 and note 3:15-18 8:1-36 9:1-12) can be compared with the personification of abstract ideas in both Mesopotamian and Egyptian writings of the second millennium b.c. Of Amenemope," an instructional piece that is roughly contemporary with the Interpreters have noted that the 30 sayings of the wise in 22:17 - 24:22 (especially the first ten) contain similarities to the 30 sections of the Egyptian "Wisdom Of reflective wisdom and the production of literary works. Peace and prosperity that characterized that era accord well with the development during the time of Israel's united kingdom. If Solomon is granted a prominent role in the book, most of Proverbs would stemįrom the tenth century b.c. Lord" ( 1:7) throughout the book ties the various segments together. Were the work of a compiler or editor, but the similarities of ch. It is possible that the discourses in the large opening section ( 1:8 - 9:18) The book contains a short prologue ( 1:1-7)Īnd a longer epilogue ( 31:10-31), which may have been added to the other materials. Coupled with statementsĪbout his unparalleled wisdom ( 1Ki 4:29-31,34), it is quite likely that he In 1Ki 4:32, where 3,000 proverbs are attributed to him. Solomon's ability to produce proverbs is specified Of wise men or scribes compiled these proverbs as editors and added chs.
Were "copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah." This indicates that a group
The headings inġ0:1 and 25:1 again include his name, though 25:1 states that these proverbs Most of the book, however, is closely linked with Solomon. Spellings that may point to a non-Israelite background. 30 is attributed to Agur son of Jakeh and 31:1-9 to King Lemuel, Indicates that these sections stem from a circle of wise men, not from Solomon "sayings of the wise." The presence of an introduction in 22:17-21 further Pr 22:17 refers to the "sayings of the wise," and 24:23 mentions additional It is clear from later chapters that he was not the only author of the book. AuthorsĪlthough the book begins with a title ascribing the proverbs to Solomon, Theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Proverbs.
This summary of the book of Proverbs provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme,
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