Ecclesiastes 4:15

I saw all the living that walk under the sun, that they were with the child, the second, that was to stand up in his stead.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.

In Context

14For out of prison he came forth to be king; although in his kingdom he was born poor.

16There was no end of all the people, even of all them whom he did lead; yet they that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and a striving after wind.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 15:6And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment; so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 4:14-16

The Advantages of Society. 13 Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. 14 For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor. 15 I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead. 16 There is no end of all the people, even of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and vexation of spirit.… Read the whole commentary →

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