Father of Agur, the author of Proverbs 30
Jakeh
Named in 1 verse of Proverbs, first in Proverbs 30:1.
יָקֶהJakeh
- Children
- Agur
About Jakeh Written by AI
Jakeh is mentioned only once in the Bible, in Proverbs 30:1, as the father of Agur, the author of the sayings in this chapter. The text provides no further information about Jakeh's life, occupation, or place of origin. His name suggests that he may have been a non-Israelite, possibly from a neighboring region. The inclusion of Agur's sayings in the book of Proverbs indicates that Jakeh's son was recognized for his wisdom and that his teachings were deemed valuable enough to be included in the biblical canon.
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
Pious, the father of Agur (Prov. 30:1). Nothing is known of him.
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.