Ecclesiastes 4:15

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 4:15

BSB

I saw that all who lived and walked under the sun followed this second one, the youth who succeeded the king.

AKJV

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

CPDV

I saw all the living who are walking under the sun, and I saw the next generation, who shall rise up in their places.

ERV

I saw all the living which walk under the sun, that they were with the youth, the second, that stood up in his stead.

NHEB

I saw all the living who walk under the sun, that they were with the youth, the other, who succeeded him.

SMT

I saw all the living going under the sun, with the second child which shall stand in his stead.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 4:15

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Commentary for Ecclesiastes 4:15

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 4:15

Summary

Observing succession and generational displacement.

Place

Earth

Event

Watching successor replace predecessor

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC