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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