Ecclesiastes 1:12 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 1:12

BSB

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

AKJV

I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

CPDV

I, Ecclesiastes, was king of Israel at Jerusalem.

ERV

I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

NHEB

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

SMT

I the preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 1:12

IthePreacherH6953Noun MasculinewaskingH4428Noun MasculineoverIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineinJerusalemH3389

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 1:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 1:12

Summary

Preacher identifies himself as Israeli monarch

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Establishing credentials

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC