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The words of King Lemuel—the revelation which his mother taught him:
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Verse 1. Lamuel. This name signifies, God with him; and is supposed to be one of the names of Solomon. Challoner.—Grotius would explain it of Ezechias. But why should we abandon the tradition of both Jews and Christians?—Mother; Bethsabee, who it seems was inspired, unless she received these maxims from Nathan. Solomon always speaks of her with the utmost respect, as a prudent mother may have the greatest influence over the tender minds of her children. Calmet. 1:8 and 23:25.
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