Ecclesiastes 1:12

I, the Preacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

In Context

11There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be remembrance of things that are to come with those who shall live afterwards.

13And I applied my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under the heavens: this grievous occupation hath God given to the children of men to weary themselves therewith.

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Cross References

1 Kings 4:1And king Solomon was king over all Israel.

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 1:10-12

Change without Novelty. 9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. 10 Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us. 11 There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after. Two things we are apt to take a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction in, and… Read the whole commentary →

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