Amenemope is an ancient Egyptian figure best known as a scribe and author of a wisdom literature text, the "Instructions of Amenemope," dating to around the 12th century BCE. This work consists of proverbs and moral teachings, providing guidance on ethical behavior and social conduct. The text has parallels to biblical literature, particularly the Book of Proverbs, highlighting its influence on later moral thought. Amenemope is often depicted as a wise and learned man, embodying the values of wisdom and knowledge in ancient Egyptian culture.
The instruction of Amenemope was written by the scribe Amenemope, son of Karnakht. Though there was a King Amenemopet, he was not a son of Karnakht, but rather had Psusennes I as a father. He is also dated much later than the document usually is.
Though historians are not completely sure, it is believed that Anedjib, Enezib who seems to have been from the area around Abydos and is recorded as a Thinite king on theSaqqara King List from the tomb of Thunery, was the 5th ruler of Egypt's 1st Dynasty. Anedjib was this king's Horus name, which means "Safe is His Heart". If he is to be identified with Manetho's Miebidos (Miebis, Merpubia), then he may have ruled Egypt for about 26 years. However, most Egyptologists seem to give him a somewhat shorter reign.