Author of Proverbs 30, son of Jakeh
Agur
Named in 1 verse of Proverbs, first in Proverbs 30:1.
אָגוּרAgur
The name means “stranger; gathered together.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Jakeh
About Agur Written by AI
Agur is identified as the son of Jakeh and the author of the sayings recorded in Proverbs 30. He is described as the one "who spoke to Ithiel and Ucal." The text presents a collection of Agur's wise sayings and observations, which cover various topics such as the nature of God, the value of wisdom, and the dangers of foolishness and pride.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Gatherer; the collector, mentioned as author of the sayings in Prov. 30. Nothing is known of him beyond what is there recorded.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Proverbs 30:1
These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.