Ecclesiastes 1:1

The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 1:1

BSB
These are the words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:
AKJV
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.
CPDV
The words of Ecclesiastes, the son of David, the king of Jerusalem.
ERV
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.
NHEB
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:
SMT
The words of the preacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 1:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 1:1
Summary
Preacher introduces his philosophical inquiry
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Introducing discourse
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom