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Ecclesiastes 1:12 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 1:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 1 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Preacher's Quest for Meaning
“I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.”
Ecclesiastes 1:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 1:12
I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem—Qoheleth identifies himself with precision. The past tense hayiti (הָיִיתִי, I was) suggests he writes late in life, reflecting on his reign. 'King over Israel in Jerusalem' definitively identifies Solomon, David's son who ruled the united kingdom from Jerusalem (not just Judah). No other Davidic king ruled 'Israel' from Jerusalem after the kingdom divided in 931 BC.This verse introduces the quest narrative (1:12-2:26): Solomon will systematically test every supposed source of meaning—wisdom, pleasure, accomplishment, wealth. His royal power gra...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 1:12
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“the son of David”
“So king Solomon was king over all Israel.”