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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

These verses set forth the vanity of earthly prosperity, even on a throne. Opinion as to their application is chiefly divided: some consider them a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I considered. —Heb., I saw. Most modern interpreters regard the “second child” as identical with the “young man”…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I considered all the living which walk under the sun

All men that were then alive, who were capable of walking upo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

People are never at ease and satisfied for long; they are fond of change. This is nothing new. Princes see themselves slighted by those they have e…

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