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The exact dates can not be ascertained, but scholars have identified 6 sections in Proverbs, most of which would have been written in Jerusalem:

  • 1:1-9:18, which they say was probably written after the Babylonian Exile
  • 10:1-22:16, which they say is probably earlier than the first section
  • 22:17-24:22, which they say is also probably post-exilic
  • 24:23-24 and 25:1-29:27, which they say is much earlier than the other sections and probably dates from the reign of King Hezekiah (early seventh century), and may even include older material
  • 30:1-31:31, which they say is probably the work of the final editors and is therefore post-exilic.
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The Book of Proverbs was written in layers. The oldest layer talks about Lady Wisdom, the spirit who entered Jewish belief during the Babylonian Exile, apparently replacing the older goddess Asherah. This was a time of great hardship for the Jews, who had lost their royal dynasty and could only hope for an eventual return to Jerusalem.

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As the book of Proverbs is written by the wisest king who ever lived, it has a lot of wise writings.

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For the edification of those who take the time to read and study them.

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