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Agur, son of Jakeh

The name Agur means “stranger; gathered together.” Agur is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in Proverbs 30:1.

Family of Agur

Father

Who was Agur?

Gatherer; the collector, mentioned as author of the sayings in Prov. 30. Nothing is known of him beyond what is there recorded.

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Agur

  • Proverbs 30:1

    The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,