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Footnote:
Both have been identified with Solomon, though without any historical evidence. It seems unlikely, that Solomon, having given his own name more than once in this book (chapter 1:1; 10:1,) should give two mystical names at the close, without any distinct personal application. Nor is there any scriptural testimony in favor of Bathsheba, that would lead us to stamp her with this peculiar honor as one of the writers of God's word. ‘The admonitory verses composed for King Lemuel by his mother, when in the flower of youth and high expectation, are an inimitable production, as well in respect to their actual materials, as the delicacy with which they are selected. Instead of attempting to lay down rules concerning matters of state and political government, the illustrious writer confines herself, with the nicest and most becoming art, to a recommendation of the gentler virtues of temperance, benevolence, and mercy, and a minute and unparalleled delineation of the female character, which might bid fairest to promote the happiness of her son in connubial life.’ – Dr. Good.
Proverbs 1:1
1 ¶ The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
Proverbs 10:1
1 ¶ The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
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