le.mu.el is the proper name used for the king whose words are introduced and who is directly addressed in Proverbs.

The supplied verses use the term as a proper name for a king: his words are introduced in Proverbs 31:1, and he is directly addressed in Proverbs 31:4.

1. Name of the king addressed in the passage · dominant

   Both occurrences are tagged as Noun · Proper. In Proverbs 31:1 the APB renders the opening as “The words of King Lemuel,” while in Proverbs 31:4 it renders a direct address, “O Lemuel,” within counsel to kings about wine and strong drink.

   Proverbs 31:1Proverbs 31:4

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the name with the title “King Lemuel” in Proverbs 31:1 and as the direct address “O Lemuel” in Proverbs 31:4. These are presentations within whole-verse translations rather than definitions.